Maker: HE (Henschel-Werke)
Availability: Common
The HE eagles have two sets of markers on them. The makers mark is located on the right wing (from the back).
A – Wing markings
These marking were all indented.
1 – Makers Mark – A “HE” indented. The H and the E are joined together and followed by a period.
2 – Material: G AL Mg Si (The composition of the material used to make the alloy – Aluminium, Magnesium, Silicon). Note the absence of a period or dash between GAL, Mg and Si. Note the space between the G and the AL
B – Body markings
LOK/Nothing This describes where the eagle was attached to the train.
- “LOK” (Lokomotiv Reichsbahn Zug – Locomotive National train) – the engine
- Nothing – If the eagle is a “WAGEN” – Attached to the Wagon/Passenger compartments there will be no designation on this part of the eagle.
RZA – Reichsbahn-Zentralamt organisation – The RDB department that issued order about eagles and supplied the molding jigs. Note the purpose and meaning of the number after the RZA text is not currently known.
BLN (sometimes BERL) – stands for Berlin (The location of the RZA). Munich also had a RZA however no known examples exist on eagles.
Known sizes
The following sizes are known:
Studs
The following sizes had 3 studs:
The following sizes had 4 studs:
Note: The studs can have stamping on them also – refer here
The following combinations have been observed:
Points of note
- This maker is also heavily copied and reproductions can be easily recognised by their poor finish.
- The heads of the eagle can have letter and number stamping on them – refer here
- Original versions of this eagle often have a letter and number stamped on the threaded tap – not visible on reproductions.
- The letter and number on the threaded tap is unique to this maker and the purpose/meaning is unknown.
Note: Further examples of HE eagles can be found here
Reproductions:
This eagle has been heavily reproduced. These are easily distinguished as reproductions and many versions are easily found. More details can be found here