Maker: WS1 Availability: Rare The “WS1” eagle has a single makers mark on the back. The makers mark is located on the back of the eagle underneath the swastika in the hollow from the wreath. Pics:  

Availability: Common The 400mm (15″) eagle adorned the many vehicles of the Third Reich and many were taken by allied veterans during and after the war as souvenirs. The 400mm (15″) eagles were designed for use on cars, buses, trucks and trams in the Reichspost fleet. Known materials: The eagles are made of Aluminum or […]

Examples of V Reichspost eagles:

The below Reichspost bus was found in Russia in the early 2000’s. It is being restored in a museum in Russia

The following contains period pictures of Deutsche Reichspost Busses, Trucks, Cars and Trams. Page 1 | Page 2   Useful links: Period photos – Decal/Painted Reichspost Eagles  

Reichspost examples: Example 1: W+C Example 2: V Example 3: WCP Example 4: WCP Example 5: V Example 6: V Example 7: V Example 8: V Example 9: Unmarked Example 9: Unmarked Various Example 1: W+C example that has been painted a few times – unclear is pst or pre-war painting Example 2: V example Example […]

Maker: WCL Availability: Rare The “WCL” eagle has a single makers mark on the back. The makers mark is located on the back of the eagle underneath the swastika in the hollow from the wreath. Pics:

Maker: “L” Availability: Common The makers mark is located on the back of the eagle in between the top and right hand side swastika arm. Note This maker has lines around the back of the swastika – unlike other makers. The swastika on the back is also much crisper and of higher detail than other […]

In a number of the known examples, the inner area behind the swastika is often painted red to match the color of the buses or coaches it has been attached to. Aside from this standard paint work there are a number of variations: There are several period photos of Reichspost eagles and the associated lettering […]