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AUTHENTIC COLD WAR FALLOUT SHELTER SIGN – ORIGINAL CIVIL DEFENSE METAL SIGN
Offered for sale is an original United States Civil Defense Fallout Shelter sign removed from an abandoned school building during renovation and salvage operations.
These iconic yellow-and-black signs were installed throughout schools, government buildings, hospitals, and public facilities across America during the Cold War era to designate approved fallout shelter locations in the event of nuclear attack.
Unlike modern reproductions, this example shows genuine age, wear, mounting holes, and use consistent with decades of service in a public building. The classic Civil Defense trefoil symbol remains bold and instantly recognizable.
Item Details: • Authentic vintage Fallout Shelter sign • Original Cold War Civil Defense issue • Salvaged from an abandoned school • Heavy-gauge metal construction • Original yellow and black graphics • Capacity designation still visible • Ready for display • Excellent piece of Cold War, military, government, and Americana memorabilia
Condition: Displays honest age-related wear including scratches, edge bends, mounting holes, paint loss, and surface wear acquired during decades of use. These characteristics contribute to the sign's authenticity and historical appeal. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Historical Significance: Fallout Shelter signs became a familiar sight throughout the United States during the height of the Cold War. They marked buildings stocked with emergency supplies and approved by Civil Defense authorities for public shelter use during a nuclear emergency. Today they remain among the most recognizable symbols of Cold War America.
Shipping: Will be carefully packaged to prevent damage during transit. Local pickup is welcome.
A fantastic authentic piece of American Cold War history and a great addition to any Civil Defense, military, historical, or vintage sign collection.
