Cold War Civil Defense "Message Center" Metal Sign
Updated August 8, 2026
| Lot number | 77 |
| Estimate | 200.00 - 10,000.00 USD |
| Auction | Advertising, Signs, Antique & Collectibles Auction 08/18/26 |
| Date | August 18, 2026 at 12:58 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Esquis Auctions |
| Location | Wheeling, Illinois |
Vintage 1950s Cold War-era Civil Defense "Message Center" metal sign featuring the classic red background with white lettering and the iconic Civil Defense triangle emblem. Produced for use at designated Civil Defense communication and emergency coordination sites during the height of the Cold War, these signs directed the public and emergency personnel to local message centers in the event of a national emergency or disaster. Manufactured by J.C. Gury Co., Los Angeles. Measures approximately 19 1/2" x 10".
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