New Eagle, but why black & not silver?

[Stu55]

hi all this is my eagle i purchased a while ago, i would like to know why its black and not silver like most i see?
would it of been on a different type of train carriage?
all comments welcome.

[raz]

Great looking bird , congratulations and thanks for showing . That is the same eagle as shown on the Third Reich Eagles web site . I really don't know why it is painted black ( maybe for camouflage ? ) or when so can't help there . Maybe other members can help .

[GlennAgain]

That may not be paint...Could well be that Soot from burning Coal has embedded itself...Add years of storage and exposure to the elements...

[GlennAgain]

Could well be that Soot from burning Coal has embedded itself...Add years of storage and exposure to the elements...[/QUOTE]

[helmet2id]

You can say that again GlennAgain!

[Stu55]

Are yes I see its the same eagle on third reich eagles website , that's good news ,are have to get a silver eagle to go side by side as a pair now

[Danmark]

The close up photo of the wreath looks like paint chipping to me - I don't think soot or diesel stain would give that effect, even with aging.

[Stu55]

I believe it is a thin layer of paint sprayed on during production

[Rich Moran]

It could also of been painted to camouflage the bird. Raw Aluminum stands out like a sore thumb and that would attract the Jabos if seen from a low altitude. Possibly used on a armored train or a flak train car.