German Air Raid Shelter Sign

[BILLG128]

Hi,
There isn't really a forum for this item so I posted it here. I came across this German Air Raid Shelter Sign. It seems to be tin. It looks like the back was fully painted over at some time as the paint is just "globbed" on. The front also looks like it was repainted and traced around the lettering. Any information or opinions on this item would be most appreciated.

Thanks
Bill

[Danmark]

Funny Bill, we have been having a "spirited" discussion about a NSDAP sign in the ART-DECOR forum, this could go there?

But this one is nice - it is not as blatant as others that are reproduced and I have never seen another. The RLB were certainly tasked with air raid precautions so a shelter sign bearing their logo is logical ...... I like it!!!

Dan

[BILLG128]

Thank you very much for the information.

[Danmark]

THe mods could have moved it for you so as to not lose the comments trail ......

[BlackCat1982]

Very nice find Bill, not seen a dedicated RLB produced example before.

[BILLG128]

Thank you. Do you know about items like this? If so, do you think it's genuine and if it is genuine do you think the fact that it was repainted hurts the value much? TIA for any information.

[The Devil's Bank]

I quite like it and the German air raid stuff is right up my street as they say..

If it's genuine? I wonder how many people walked past it all those years ago?

[The Devil's Bank]

I'm sure the lads will give a good opinion on this sign, some real knowledgeable people here.

Would look good in my shed

[BILLG128]

Thank you all for your opinion.

[HARRY THE MOLE]

Back in 1969 to 1971... I was stationed at Napier barracks, the former WW2 German airbase at Brackel on the outskirts of Dortmund. All the wartime shelters in the officers quarters - and other particular buildings - were just as they were during the war, and I distinctly remember the doors being marked in big bold letters in black...

LUFTSCHUTZRAUM.

Cheers,
Steve