Original WWII British Home Front Ministry of Works (M.O.W.) / Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.) Electrical Warning Sign

An original British World War II Home Front metal utility sign bearing the markings “M.O.W.” (Ministry of Works) and “A.R.P.” (Air Raid Precautions). The raised lettering reads:

“FUSES FOR ELECTRIC CIRCUITS IN SHELTER”

These signs were installed within air raid shelters, government buildings and other wartime civil defence installations to clearly identify fuse locations for electrical circuits. They formed part of Britain’s wartime Home Front infrastructure and are increasingly sought after by collectors of Civil Defence, ARP, and Ministry of Works memorabilia.

The sign is manufactured from pressed steel with raised lettering and retains its original red and cream painted finish. It has developed an excellent authentic wartime patina with heavy age-related wear, oxidation, paint loss and staining, giving it outstanding character while remaining clearly identifiable.

Condition

* Original vintage condition.

* Heavy surface wear, rust, oxidation, scratches and paint loss consistent with age and use.

* No repairs or restoration.

* Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Measurements

* Approx. 151 mm x 102 mm

* Four original mounting holes.

A genuine piece of British WWII Home Front history, ideal for collectors of Ministry of Works, Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.), Civil Defence, wartime shelters, industrial and electrical memorabilia.

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