Possible German WWI Sign

[Michael22191]

I got this with a WWI collection. It looks like a sign from the German lines. Not sure what it means.

[HPL2008]

I got this with a WWI collection. It looks like a sign from the German lines. Not sure what it means.

"Fußa." is the abbreviation for "Fußartillerie" [Foot Artillery/Dismounted Artillery]. Thus, it means:

"To the encampment
Foot Artillery 6th Battery, 27th Regiment"

I cannot comment on authenticity.

[Michael22191]

Thanks, I am almost positive that its real. It came with a wwi helmet, uniform, and trench art.

[Michael22191]

This cap came with the sign.

[MAP]

I hope it is real but it doesn't look 100 years old from what I can see. Unless it was removed and stored away for that long. Just my opinion. I also think I can see pencil marks lining up the first letter.

[Wagriff]

Looks to me like a sign made up to enhance a WWI display. It's certainly not 100+ years old wood and paint.

[Michael22191]

The collection it came from was from a family of wwi vet. One can see where the holes are to attach it and on the back one can see it was attached to post. I see the pencil marks but it being hand painted, could be just to line up letters.

[Wagriff]

So long as you're happy with it.

[DrPMC]

The collection it came from was from a family of wwi vet. One can see where the holes are to attach it and on the back one can see it was attached to post. I see the pencil marks but it being hand painted, could be just to line up letters.

It look like a piece of floor board or similar that has been painted at some time in recent years. If the sign had been removed from its mounting a century ago I would have expected all of the surface wood to have gone grey, front and back.

[CCMJR]

Hello,

Do you know anything about the veteran who might have picked this up? For instance, do you know a name or his division?

Thanks,
CCMJR