This is an original Warning Restricted Zone sign from the United States during World War II. The sign is related to the internment of Japanese Americans under Executive Order 9066. It is a piece of militaria that represents a dark chapter in US history. The sign is a rare and valuable collectible item for those interested in historical documents and maps from this period.

The sign is made of what feels to be some sort of fabric type material. Not sure what it is though. It does show its age but I do not have any documentation showing where this originated from. I’m selling this as a collectible item from a dark period in US history. The sign is about 13 1/2” by 21 1/2” in size.

The sign says in full:

WARNING UNITED STATES ARMY EASTERN MILITARY AREA

Under authority of Executive Order No. 9066 of the President of the United States, and pursuant to Public Proclamations issued by Headquarters Eastern Defense Command and First Army, Governors Island, New York, the within area has been designated a

RESTRICTED ZONE

All persons entering this Zone are subject to the applicable restrictions set forth in all Public Proclamations issued pursuant to the above authority. Copies of Public Proclamations are available at any Post Office within the Eastern Military Area. Any person violating these restrictions is subject to all renalties set forth in such Public Proclamations, including FINE or IMPRISONMENT or both.

H. A. DRUM

LT. GENERAL, U.S. ARMY