German Luftschutz Wooden Sign – “Luftschutzraum für 20 Personen”;

Authentic WWII-era German Luftschutz (Air Raid Protection) sign made of solid wood, hand-painted with the inscription:

"Luftschutzraum für 20 Personen" (“Air Raid Shelter for 20 Persons”).

This type of sign would have been mounted on civilian buildings, factories, or public shelters to indicate the location and capacity of a designated air raid shelter during Allied bombing raids. The sign is a chilling but historically important relic of life on the German home front during the Second World War.

Details:

• Material: Aged, painted wood Size: Approx. 40x20cm Inscription: Gothic script in black paint Mounting: Original iron brackets for hanging remain intact Condition: Excellent patina with signs of age, flaking, and wear, consistent with genuine wartime use. Minor traces of older paint or markings beneath current stenciling add character.

Historical Significance:

These signs are increasingly hard to find in original condition. They serve as poignant reminders of the air war over Germany and the civilian experience during total war. Ideal for militaria collectors, museums, or historical interior decoration.