RARE Deutsche Reichsbahn designation sign 60 x 10

ONLY OFFERING The Deutsche Reichsbahn designation sign. The eagle is for sale seperately on this websitehere.Original Deutsche Reichsbahn designation sign, dating to the interwar / WWII period, as used on German railway rolling stock, locomotives, railcars, and Reichsbahn service vehicles.This example measures approximately 60 x 10 cm, which corresponds exactly with documented Reichsbahn designation dimensions as shown in period technical drawings and archival references. The sign is manufactured from the same cast alloy material used for official Deutsche Reichsbahn eagles and emblems—a zinc-based light metal alloy (often referred to asZinkguss/ pot metal), specifically chosen at the time for durability and mass production.The raised 'Deutsche Reichsbahn' lettering is sharply defined, and the plate features correct mounting holes, indicating genuine period use rather than postwar reproduction or decorative manufacture. Signs of age, wear, and surface patina are fully consistent with wartime service and long-term storage.These designation plates were used in conjunction with Reichsbahn eagles or shields and were mounted on locomotives, railcars, buses, trucks, and specialized transport vehicles operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn during the 1930s–1945 period. Surviving original examples are extremely scarce, as many were removed, scrapped, or destroyed during and immediately after the war.Original wartime condition. No repairs or modern alterations. Surface wear and patina consistent with age. No cracks or structural damage.A highly rare and authentic Deutsche Reichsbahn item, suitable for advanced collectors of Third Reich railway history, museum displays, or high-end WWII German transport collections.