Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1996.43.2
Cultural Origin
Primary Maker
Place
Date
Circa 1940s
Associated Notes
Emergency Precautions Service [EPSO] sign, WW2
description: triangular metal sign with a turned edge; marked: MOTORIST FIRE PATROL on three sides and POST at centre
This sign was attached to a lamp post in Upland Road - this marked the location where the car of the volunteer EPS Fire Patrol could be found during or after an air raid during WW2.
Associated Event
WW2; 1939-1945
Associated Person
Associated Place
Associated Date
1940-1945
Period
Media
Measurement Description
height (at middle): 300mm
width at base: 372mm
thickness: 1mm
Subject Category
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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