Original Imperial German WWI Austro-Hungarian Air Service Austro Daimler 200 HP 6-Cylinder Engine Inspection Plate Cover - As Used On Albatros D.III Biplane Fighter Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Worn condition and marked Sterling

Worn condition and marked Sterling on the back

which has discolored and shrunk over time

but it does not change the facts

The underside of the barrel is marked with serial number 5742 on the dovetail

to support the arm defenses

Original Imperial German WWI Austro-Hungarian Air Service Austro Daimler 200 HP 6-Cylinder Engine Inspection Plate Cover - As Used On Albatros D.III Biplane Fighter Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Worn condition and marked SterlingOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a fantastic souvenir, brought home by a US Doughboy at the close of The Great War. This plate was used as an inspection plate to view the valves and inner workings of the Austrian made Daimler 6 Series engine. The plate appears to be made of cast aluminum and was removed from the aircraft by means of force, confirmed by the stripped threading in the 4 bolt holes. The Austro Daimler 6 was a series of