Reichsbahn Eagle opinions

**MVMHM** · 02-28-2013, 03:38 AM

I received this eagle as a donation from a man who said it belonged to his grandfather who served in the 896th AAA (AW) in WWII (he was a Warrant Officer). It's 24 inches in wingspan, has incised markings, and the threaded posts are approx. 2CM tall and 1.5CM wide. It has an evenly "dull" finish (i.e. not polished) on the obverse while the back has remains of a Panzer -grey colored paint. Thoughts and opinions are appreciated.

Reply here or to curator@mvmhm.com - thanks!

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**Espenlaub Militaria** · 02-28-2013 03:38 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**relicz** · 02-28-2013, 03:46 AM

Better pictures of the bosses would confirm it for sure, but it looks legitimate.

**rogge16** · 02-28-2013, 03:54 AM

Looks like a good "HE" eagle.

Closer pics of the front and back would be good.
Welcome to the Forum, Mark!

Luke

**MVMHM** · 02-28-2013, 03:59 AM

Thanks! I see you're from OH too...if you're near Dayton, stop in and say hey....

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**rogge16** · 02-28-2013, 04:05 AM

Yeah, I see that.

I'm not close at all. I'm all the way over by Steubenville.

Luke

**MVMHM** · 02-28-2013, 04:11 AM

Well, we host a 2 day veterans festival Memorial Day weekend, so that would make a good weekend trip for you!

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**rogge16** · 02-28-2013, 04:18 AM

Haha, yes it would! I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!

Luke

**TNcollector** · 02-28-2013, 04:24 AM

I don't know much about these eagles but I really like the look of this one. Some one should be along to confirm its authentic shortly. Best Regards, Rob

**rogge16** · 02-28-2013, 04:48 AM

Mark: I was just checking out the website for the Miami Valley Military History Museum. Really nice! Great to have you aboard.

Luke

**MVMHM** · 02-28-2013, 04:50 AM

We're not big and sexy like the Air Force Museum, but for a $0 budget, we do OK! Here's our facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-M...11268115594349

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