WWI ERA - Original cast brass locomotive manufacturer's (builders) plate of the Royal Prussian Railway Administration (K.P.E.V.)
The plate depicts the crowned Prussian eagle with orb and scepter, along with the initials "K.P.E.V." below. It was originally mounted on the cab side of a Prussian steam locomotive.
Ribbed background with a countersunk cross - original plate, 1912 version.
The plate has been subsequently converted into a freestanding display. Four feet are attached to the back, allowing it to be displayed decoratively on a table, in a display case, or as part of a collection.
Signs of age and wear, patina, discoloration, and minor irregularities are present. The exact condition and the finish of the back can be seen in the images.
An attractive decorative and collector's item for enthusiasts of historic railways and Prussian railway history.
Diameter: approx. 25 cm
Special feature: later converted into a display with four feet
Last picture shows where exactly was mounted this shield on the Prussian steam locomotive.
From a private collection.
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