Two US military signs: “Restricted Area” and speed limit 5 MPH
aluminum sheet, colored, original set consisting of two US military signs from the Cold War era in Germany, including a round "5 MPH" speed limit sign in red and white, and a rectangular warning sign with bilingual inscription in English and German: "Restricted Area – Warning – Unauthorized entry is prohibited / Sperrgebiet – Warnung – Unbefugter Zutritt ist verboten", each sign shows heavy wear and original patination, mounting marks on the reverse, good age-appropriate condition with typical signs of use, dimensions: round sign d. 60 cm, rectangular sign 60x100 cm (hxw)
Such signs were used in restricted military areas of the US armed forces in Germany and served to control access and speed. They exemplify the omnipresent presence of Allied troops during the Cold War and document the infrastructure of restricted military zones in the Federal Republic.
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