Original Enamel Street Memorial Sign - World War 2 - French Resistance Fighter

Rough Translation -

Square Georges Verdelet

Arrested by the Gestapo on March 4, 1944

Assassinated by the Germans on August 20, 1944 in St Genis-Laval

Original wording -

Square Georges Verdelet

Arrêté par la Gestapo le 4 Mars 1944

Assassiné par les Allemandes le 20 Août 1944 a St Genis-Laval

A very rare enamel sign. These were displayed after the Second World War in recognition of individuals who fought against the German occupation & Gestapo

As relations improved between both countries in the following decades; these signs were removed in many areas to avoid causing further bad feelings

40cm tall

5ocm wide

This is in fantastic condition and totally original. It has come from a local Militaria collector and I will be listing 2 more enamel signs that were purchased at the same time

Any questions please feel free to ask