Original U.S. WWII SHAEF Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force Wooden Insignia Sign with Depth - 12 ⅝ x 14 ⅝” Hotchkiss MG Some were distributed on "Kaiser

Some were distributed on "Kaiser Day"

Overall condition is somewhat fragile and the painted surfaces are cracked and crazed

The combination of all these characteristics into the overall effect of an object is known scientifically as the "total form" of that object

Their trademark left facing horizontal fish was registered on Sept 28th 1871

The blade is marked 1898 on one side and US on the reverse

Original U.S. WWII SHAEF Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force Wooden Insignia Sign with Depth - 12 ⅝ x 14 ⅝” Hotchkiss MG Some were distributed on "KaiserOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a gorgeous wooden insignia sign for use by SHAEF, the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force, commanded by General Eisenhower. The Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force was the headquarters of the Commander of Allied forces in north west Europe, from late 1943 until the end of World War II. U. S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower was the commander in SHAEF throughout its existence. The position