Third Reich Era Alleged 900 Silver Ingot with Reichsadler Insignia
Bullion / Ingot · Unknown; purportedly associated with WWII German State production, though often attributed to modern fantasy or counterfeit productions.
Pattern: Non-patterned bullion bar; military/state markings.
Type
Bullion / Ingot
Maker
Unknown; purportedly associated with WWII German State production, though often attributed to modern fantasy or counterfeit productions.
Material
Purported 900 Silver (.900 purity), though often found to be base metal or silver-plated lead in modern fakes.
Dimensions
Standard industrial ingot size, approximately 12-15cm in length; weight typically varies between 250g to 1kg.
Description
A rectangular silver-colored metal bar featuring prominent Third Reich iconography. Pieces of this nature are highly controversial and frequently identified as 'fantasy items'—objects that never existed in this form during the period of the Third Reich.
Key Features
Bold Reichsadler stamp, high serial number, and 'HE900' mark which does not correspond to standard historical German Reichsbank marking protocols.
Material & Composition
Purported 900 Silver (.900 purity), though often found to be base metal or silver-plated lead in modern fakes.
Finish & Decoration
Cast matte finish with stamped markings: 'HE900' fineness, a Nazi Reichsadler (eagle holding a swastika), and a serial number (31316).
Hallmarks & Stamps
Stamped 'HE900' (non-standard fineness mark for period German silver), Nazi Eagle/Swastika emblem, and unique serial number 31316.
Construction Details
Cast in a mold with cold-stamped or cast-in markings; rough edges and cooling lines visible on surface.
Functional Features
Investment bullion, store of value (if authentic).
Handle & Grip Details
N/A (solid bar).
Craftsmanship Details
Crude casting with uneven cooling marks and shallow, inconsistent stamping indicative of small-scale, non-industrial production.
Authentication Indicators
Significant red flags: The markings are inconsistently struck; the 'HE900' mark is not a known historical stamp for German state bullion; the eagle design lacks the precision of period dies.
Origin & Manufacturing
Purported Germany; likely modern production from Eastern Europe or Asia targeting the militaria market.
Era & Period
Modern (post-WWII) fantasy piece mimicking WWII Era (1933-1945) aesthetics.
Age Estimate
Late 20th or early 21st century (modern manufacture).
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Dark Militaria' market which focuses on artifacts of the National Socialist period; carries heavy historical and ethical weight.
Condition Notes
Fair; shows surface pitting, cooling cracks, and rough casting typical of low-quality modern reproductions. Visible discoloration suggests lead or zinc alloy base.
Value Estimate
High risk. As an authentic historical artifact: $500+. As a modern fantasy piece: Melt value of base metal or $20-$50 as a curiosity/reproduction.
Care & Maintenance
Handling with gloves recommended if surface is lead-based. Store in airtight container to prevent oxidation of base metals.
Similar Pieces
Authentic Weimar or Third Reich era 2 and 5 Reichsmark coins; modern silver bullion bars (PAMP, Engelhard).
Interesting Facts
The 'Silver Bars from the Third Reich' market is notoriously saturated with fakes. Actual German state silver was typically held in coin form or much larger, differently marked industrial bars.