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War Department enamel sign

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Code: M22134



Rare original British War Department wall/boundary sign as would have been used at RAF stations, munitions sites, army camps, barracks etc.  Approximately 61 x 38cm, produced in vitreous enamelled steel.  Bold red lettering on a white background reads 'WAR DEPARTMENT PROPERTY PRIVATE'.  There is minor loss of the upper right corner, loss of enamel in the upper left corner and extreme edges with associated light corrosion but it remains largely intact, quite clean and perfectly legible.  Some corrosion to the rear but nothing serious.  Impossible to date with complete accuracy but the use of enamel was fading by the 1950s due to the introduction of cheaper alloy and plastic signs and the War Department became the Ministry of Defence in 1964.  Very good overall condition and would make a fabulous display in any collection room.  Stock code M22134.