Original German WWII Police Anti-Tobacco “No Smoking” Metal Penal Code Enforcement Sign Dated 1940 - 14 ½" x 9 ¾” British Militaria com/news/silver-star-winner-other-vets-honored-by-ruritans/article_d3455b6f-3ff6-546b-8a90-1a8708b497a9

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raised in August 1944

" are the initials of Civil War sword inspector Charles E Wilson

The gilding on the hilt is still retained in the recesses and under the guard

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Original German WWII Police Anti-Tobacco “No Smoking” Metal Penal Code Enforcement Sign Dated 1940 - 14 ½" x 9 ¾” British Militaria com/news/silver-star-winner-other-vets-honored-by-ruritans/article_d3455b6f-3ff6-546b-8a90-1a8708b497a9Original Item. Only One Available. This is a really interesting 14 x 9 metal sign prohibiting smoking in the immediate area from Germany during World War II. AH was heavily against smoking during the WWII period and actively encouraged anyone he met to stop smoking. This sign references a law passed in 1940 that created a fine for anyone caught smoking within the premises of the sign. The sign is in rough shape overall but retains the majority of its