Original German Pre-WWII NSDAP Reichsadler Emailleschild Enameled Sign - 19 1/2" x 19 1/2" British Uniform 3rd platoon

3rd platoon

This flat version was replaced by the pointed Mk 3 cone to minimize the kind of damage illustrated in these three samples

There also is still almost all of the original plating present on the brass grip frame and trigger guard

Actuating the lever-like trigger guard drew back a piston and disc

OSS operations in neutral countries

Original German Pre-WWII NSDAP Reichsadler Emailleschild Enameled Sign - 19 1/2" x 19 1/2" British Uniform 3rd platoonOriginal item: One of a kind. This is a wartime heavy iron vaulted building identification Emailleschild (enameled sign). This is a very robust well made sturdy sign, with typical construction details of German government signage. It is white with a large NSDAP Party Reichsadler (National Eagle) over N S D A P in German Blackletter type face, most likely Fraktur. Condition is generally good with expected areas of surface rust, staining and scuffing