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Vintage Military Signs

"Join American Red Cross" Vintage WWII Uncle Sam Recruitment Tabletop Sign
"Join American Red Cross" Vintage WWII Uncle Sam Recruitment Tabletop Sign

"Join American Red Cross" Vintage WWII Uncle Sam Recruitment Tabletop Sign

By James Montgomery Flagg

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

In 1945, at the peak of wartime activity, 7.5 million volunteers, along with 39,000 paid staff, provided service to the military. Recruitment posters, pamphlets, and signs just like ...

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1940s American Modern Vintage Military Signs

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Other

Tole Military Hat Trade Sign on Lucite
Tole Military Hat Trade Sign on Lucite

Tole Military Hat Trade Sign on Lucite

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Trade sign depicting an 18th century British officer's hat with a weathered finish and presented on a custom Lucite stand.

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20th Century Folk Art Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Metal

Tole Military Hat Trade Sign on Lucite
Tole Military Hat Trade Sign on Lucite

Tole Military Hat Trade Sign on Lucite

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Trade sign depicting an 18th century British officer's hat with a weathered finish and presented on a custom Lucite stand.

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20th Century English British Colonial Vintage Military Signs

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Tôle

Dallas John Limited Edition Signed Imperial Mates & Military Macaws Serigraph
Dallas John Limited Edition Signed Imperial Mates & Military Macaws Serigraph

Dallas John Limited Edition Signed Imperial Mates & Military Macaws Serigraph

Located in Topeka, KS

John limited edition Imperial Mates & Military Macaws hand signed fine art serigraph parrots professionally framed by Artworks.

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Late 20th Century American Other Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

La Salle Military Academy, NY

La Salle Military Academy, NY

By Ken Graves and Eva Lipman

Located in New York, NY

La Salle Military Academy NY, 1991 Signed, titled, and dated in pencil, verso (Total edition of 5) Vintage gelatin silver print 16 x 20 inches, sheet $6,100 Modern gelatin silver...

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Military Signs

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Silver Gelatin

Cadets, Valley Forge Military Academy + College

Cadets, Valley Forge Military Academy + College

By Ken Graves and Eva Lipman

Located in New York, NY

Cadets, Valley Forge Military Academy + College 1998 Signed, titled, and dated in pencil, verso (Total edition of 5) Vintage gelatin silver print 16 x 20 inches, sheet $6,100 Mod...

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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Military Signs

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Archival Pigment

Keith Haring Handwritten letter 1989 (Keith Haring letter)
Keith Haring Handwritten letter 1989 (Keith Haring letter)

Keith Haring Handwritten letter 1989 (Keith Haring letter)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

An endearing personal response by Haring to a young aspiring artist stationed in the US military. Signed Keith to the lower right; with the envelope also baring Haring's handwriting;...

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1980s Pop Art Vintage Military Signs

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Paper, Ink

"Join American Red Cross" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster by R. C. Kauffmann
"Join American Red Cross" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster by R. C. Kauffmann

"Join American Red Cross" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster by R. C. Kauffmann

By Robert C. Kauffmann

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

In 1945, at the peak of wartime activity, 7.5 million volunteers, along with 39,000 paid staff, provided service to the military. Recruitment posters, pamphlets, and signs just like ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Paper

Three Boys, Woman's Day Magazine Cover
Three Boys, Woman's Day Magazine Cover

Three Boys, Woman's Day Magazine Cover

By Spencer Douglass Crockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

One of the boys is playing with a military jacket on the chair. Signed lower center.

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20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Board, Oil

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Hamilton Military Stainless Steel Field Watch Signed Khaki, 1980s
Hamilton Military Stainless Steel Field Watch Signed Khaki, 1980s

Hamilton Military Stainless Steel Field Watch Signed Khaki, 1980s

By Hamilton

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1980's - 1990's Vintage Hamilton Khaki Ref. 9415A Military Style Steel watch with Original Green Dial with White Arabic Numbers.

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1980s American Vintage Military Signs

Churchill's Salute 1945 over Westminster, the Spitfire MK XVI's by Roy Huxley
Churchill's Salute 1945 over Westminster, the Spitfire MK XVI's by Roy Huxley

Churchill's Salute 1945 over Westminster, the Spitfire MK XVI's by Roy Huxley

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Watercolor Churchill's Salute 1945, over Westminster, with the Spitfire MK XVI's of No. 349 the Belgian Squadron by British Artist Roy Huxley Artists: Roy Huxley (British 20th Cen...

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Late 20th Century British Modern Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pop Art Robert Indiana Yield Brother 1971 Screenprint Edition 230 Red Blue
Pop Art Robert Indiana Yield Brother 1971 Screenprint Edition 230 Red Blue

Pop Art Robert Indiana Yield Brother 1971 Screenprint Edition 230 Red Blue

By Robert Indiana

Located in EL Waalre, NL

Signed and dated and numbered (46/200) in pencil by the artist.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Other

French Military Plaque
French Military Plaque

French Military Plaque

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H 27 in W 23 in D 1 in

French Military Plaque

Located in Fredericksburg, TX

It is boarded by a simple wooden frame painted in red with a slight bevel, consistent with hand-painted folk or military commemorative plaques. The piece is likely a commemorative o...

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20th Century Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Wood

Signed Snaffles WW II Military Print, Fox Hunting Print, The Season, 1939-40
Signed Snaffles WW II Military Print, Fox Hunting Print, The Season, 1939-40

Signed Snaffles WW II Military Print, Fox Hunting Print, The Season, 1939-40

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Snaffles Hunting Print, The Season. A large Snaffles photolithograph entitled 'The Season, 1939 - 40'. The main image depicts the hunt with the hounds passing two parked 4/7...

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1940s British Sporting Art Vintage Military Signs

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Paper

"Two Military Men, " Etching, circa 1960
"Two Military Men, " Etching, circa 1960

"Two Military Men, " Etching, circa 1960

By Enrico Baj

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Enrico Baj, Italian (1924 - 2003) Title: Two Military Men Medium: Aquatint Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 33/100 Image Size: 15.5 x 21.5 inches Size: 20 x 28...

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1960s Modern Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Set of 4 Historic French Military Figures
Set of 4 Historic French Military Figures

Set of 4 Historic French Military Figures

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H 10.5 in W 9.25 in D 4 in

Set of 4 Historic French Military Figures

Located in Highwood, IL

Set of (4) vintage French Military Cavalry horses. One is signed; Roger Rougier, who was a French born designer, who moved to Canada at a young age and we do not know, if he is the s...

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1950s French Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Clay

Dancing Military Men, Etching by Enrico Baj

Dancing Military Men, Etching by Enrico Baj

By Enrico Baj

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Enrico Baj, Italian (1924 - 2003) Title: Four Dancing Military Men Medium: Aquatint Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 23/75 Image Size: 19.5 x 15 inches Size: 2...

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1960s Modern Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Cyma Dirty Dozen British Military Watch WWII Calibre 234
Cyma Dirty Dozen British Military Watch WWII Calibre 234

Cyma Dirty Dozen British Military Watch WWII Calibre 234

By Cyma

Located in London, GB

Cyma “Dirty Dozen” British Military Watch WWII Issue Cal. 234 Serviced Box & Spare Dial Part of the collectable and highly sought-after “Dirty Dozen” series — the twelve British...

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1940s European Vintage Military Signs

A. Egle - Framed 1941 Oil, Portrait of a Military Officer
A. Egle - Framed 1941 Oil, Portrait of a Military Officer

A. Egle - Framed 1941 Oil, Portrait of a Military Officer

Located in Corsham, GB

Portrait of a military officer, possibly Scandinavian. Signed lower left and dated 1941.

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Oil

Rare French Military Badge - Bataillon Autonome de Mauritanie (c. 1950s) -1Y66
Rare French Military Badge - Bataillon Autonome de Mauritanie (c. 1950s) -1Y66

Rare French Military Badge - Bataillon Autonome de Mauritanie (c. 1950s) -1Y66

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Additional Notes: This badge is an original piece of military insignia and may exhibit signs of wear and tear consistent with its age and usage.

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1950s French Empire Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Leather

1940s Gold Charm Bracelet with Cartier and Tiffany & Co. Charms
1940s Gold Charm Bracelet with Cartier and Tiffany & Co. Charms

1940s Gold Charm Bracelet with Cartier and Tiffany & Co. Charms

Located in Cape May, NJ

Hallmarked 14k on bail. 2 - 14K Cartier crossed rifles. Signed Cartier 14K 3 - 14K Dachshund Dog. Signed 14k on foot 4 - 14K MIlitary Red Cross Nurse Hat.

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1940s American Vintage Military Signs

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10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) Portrait of Bernard in uniform, 1945, oil on canvas
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) Portrait of Bernard in uniform, 1945, oil on canvas

Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) Portrait of Bernard in uniform, 1945, oil on canvas

By Maurice Asselin

Located in Paris, FR

Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) Portrait of his son Bernard, as a military, 1945 Signed titled and dated "Bernard 45" lower left, numbered on the back A label of an exhibition at the G...

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1940s Post-Impressionist Vintage Military Signs

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Oil

Vintage US ARMY Military Reservation Sign
Vintage US ARMY Military Reservation Sign

Vintage US ARMY Military Reservation Sign

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H 18 in W 24 in D 0.19 in

Vintage US ARMY Military Reservation Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare vintage sign from the US Army military reservation. Steel with black letters.

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1960s American Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Steel

Signed Snaffles Fox Hunting/ WWII Military Print, Pass Friend
Signed Snaffles Fox Hunting/ WWII Military Print, Pass Friend

Signed Snaffles Fox Hunting/ WWII Military Print, Pass Friend

By Charles "Snaffles" Johnson Payne

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Snaffles Hunting Print, Pass Friend. A signed Snaffles photolithograph titled 'Pass Friend'. The main image depicts a fox passing in front of Charlie White of the Home Guard....

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20th Century British Sporting Art Vintage Military Signs

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Paper

Fendi military green vintage tie
Fendi military green vintage tie

Fendi military green vintage tie

By Fendi

Located in Capri, IT

Fendi military green vintage tie Signs of use

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1980s Italian Vintage Military Signs

1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 50mm Pocket Watch Nickel
1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 50mm Pocket Watch Nickel

1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 50mm Pocket Watch Nickel

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

Many of these Rolexes were not marked on the dial but bore military engravings on the case back—including the Broad Arrow, military codes, and issue numbers.

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1940s Swiss Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Other

Rolex Tudor Stainless Steel Victory Original Dial Screw Back Manual Watch
Rolex Tudor Stainless Steel Victory Original Dial Screw Back Manual Watch

Rolex Tudor Stainless Steel Victory Original Dial Screw Back Manual Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

The dial is original, done in the military style and signed Victory. The movement, Font 59 is an excellent and dependable caliber with a sweep seconds.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Military Signs

English Pub Sign
English Pub Sign

English Pub Sign

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H 51.97 in W 39.38 in D 3.55 in

English Pub Sign

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A striking English pub sign with a military emblem painted on both sides of the sign.

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20th Century English Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Tin

Porcelain U.S Military WW11 Blood Sign

Porcelain U.S Military WW11 Blood Sign

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Rare U.S. military porcelain sign from World War II era training camp.

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1940s American Vintage Military Signs

Military Globe
Military Globe

Military Globe

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H 31 in Dm 65 in

Military Globe

Located in New Preston, CT

Wonderful metal military globe with erasable surface; signed plate indicates made in USA, Denoyer Geppert Company, Chicago, ILL

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1940s American Vintage Military Signs

Set of Five Military Watercolours
Set of Five Military Watercolours

Set of Five Military Watercolours

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H 9.65 in W 7.09 in D 0.79 in

Set of Five Military Watercolours

Located in York, GB

Set of five military watercolours depicting different military dress.

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1970s Vintage Military Signs

Set of 4 Hand-Colored Portraits Carbone Studies of Soldiers
Set of 4 Hand-Colored Portraits Carbone Studies of Soldiers

Set of 4 Hand-Colored Portraits Carbone Studies of Soldiers

Located in San Francisco, CA

Framed Hand colored studies of soldiers in formal military attire. Signed

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20th Century Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Paper, Wood, Glass

"Churchill Downs Derby"
"Churchill Downs Derby"

"Churchill Downs Derby"

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H 19 in W 24.5 in

"Churchill Downs Derby"

Located in San Francisco, CA

My assumption of the 1940s date is based on what appears to be a great many military uniforms and caps. Signed "C. Ellis", lower right, matted and unframed.

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1940s American Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Ink, Graphite, Paper

Napoleon Bust, French Emperor I Bonaparte Military, Signed
Napoleon Bust, French Emperor I Bonaparte Military, Signed

Napoleon Bust, French Emperor I Bonaparte Military, Signed

Located in London, GB

A wonderful 20th century French bust of Emperor Napoleon I. The artist has really captured the likeness of this great historical figure with skill. Made from marble composite.

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20th Century French Vintage Military Signs

Materials

Composition

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Vintage Military Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage military signs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage military signs — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Vintage military signs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage military signs bearing mid-century modern or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage military signs over the years, but those made by A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture, Capodimonte and Cosco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Military Signs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,362, while they’re typically $37 on the low end and $700,000 highest priced.