Original German WWII 24 Inch Aluminum Railroad Train Eagle by PS - Deutsche Reichsbahn Adler U.S. Navy It was derived from German

It was derived from German machine guns of World War II (most notably the FG 42 and to a lesser extent the MG 42)

it's carry handle and it's large steel flash hider

The sides of the box are engraved with the key battles and campaigns

in this case probably completely removed when the cylinder was refit

Original German WWII 24 Inch Aluminum Railroad Train Eagle by PS - Deutsche Reichsbahn Adler U.S. Navy It was derived from GermanOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition totally genuine German World War Two rail road eagle used to attach to the front of locomotives and box cars during the reign of the Third Reich. It measures 23 3 4 inches across and 13 1 4 inches tall which is generally referred to as a 24 inch eagle and a standard size for locomotive eagles. It was captured and brought back by a USGI, and the mounting points on the back were clearly