I Hate Moths Posted January 4, 2014 Share #1 Posted January 4, 2014 I just read a thread about reproduction signs and thought a reference to the originals would be helpful. Please post your war, or military related sign photos, any place or time period. This photo belonged to William Devine of the Army Air Corps. I think it was taken during the occupation or Berlin air lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted January 4, 2014 Share #2 Posted January 4, 2014 Here is mine not sure on its era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted January 4, 2014 Share #3 Posted January 4, 2014 6th Maine Regiment (Civil War) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted January 4, 2014 Share #4 Posted January 4, 2014 The sign from Bravo 17, a Minuteman III launch site in North Dakota. This one was removed from the site after it was deactivated by the farmer whose land it sat on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted January 4, 2014 Share #5 Posted January 4, 2014 Union soldiers standing around the commissary, named "Hotel d'Grub"! There are also quite a few other signs in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted January 4, 2014 Share #6 Posted January 4, 2014 A closeup.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguy1986 Posted January 9, 2014 Share #7 Posted January 9, 2014 Here's one I picked up over the summer, out of the estate of a 45th ID vet. I also managed to acquire around 100 letters and a few photos he sent home, too -- haven't even started to read through them, but I'm sure it'll have some interesting content. This sign comes out of Fort Rodman in New Bedford, MA, and is quite large at over 3 feet along each edge. Above the skull and crossbones, it has a hand-written date from September 1946, possibly signifying the vet's discharge date, and there was enough dirt on it that it seemed that it had been packed away in the garage since about that time. This was definitely one of those "never seen it before" items, and it fits in well with my attempt to focus on Massachusetts-related items. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. -- Jon P.S. See if you can spot the mistake on the sign! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted January 9, 2014 Share #8 Posted January 9, 2014 A closeup.... Well, at least you can get 'dride apples' and 'meels at all ours'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted January 11, 2014 Share #9 Posted January 11, 2014 6th Maine Regiment (Civil War)That is an amazing view. I have always been drawn to outdoor views from the Civil War. I only have a few in my collection. Thanks for sharing! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted January 11, 2014 Share #10 Posted January 11, 2014 Here is one hanging in my collection room. This surfaced at Brimfield a few years back. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted January 11, 2014 Share #11 Posted January 11, 2014 And a shot of GI's in July '45 sitting on the front of a mammoth abandoned German "Hunting Tiger" tank destroyer with a road sign laying on the front. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted January 11, 2014 Share #12 Posted January 11, 2014 And a shot of GI's in July '45 sitting on the front of a mammoth abandoned German "Hunting Tiger" tank destroyer with a road sign laying on the front. Paul This sign most probably says "Umleitung" (detour). BTW, what's the meaning of "d'Grub" in post #5/6. Is that a family name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted January 11, 2014 Share #13 Posted January 11, 2014 "grub" is an english slang word for chow i.e. food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted January 11, 2014 Share #14 Posted January 11, 2014 "grub" is an english slang word for chow i.e. food Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted January 11, 2014 Share #15 Posted January 11, 2014 Aber gewiss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted January 11, 2014 Share #16 Posted January 11, 2014 This sign most probably says "Umleitung" (detour). BTW, what's the meaning of "d'Grub" in post #5/6. Is that a family name? Danke! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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