Belgian 25th Fusilier Battalion Barracks Signs
Two original wooden signs, hand-painted and made from an early type of plywood, from the 25th Fusiliers Battalion, 1st Company. These signs were made to designate the quarters of the NCOs and Privates of the 1st Platoon, 1st Company, 25th Fusilier Battalion. The signs bear both the old and later formation badges of the 25th Fusiliers.
The 25th Fusilier Battalion was raised in February 1945 in Hasselt, Belgium, and served under the operational command of the 2nd British Army. In September 1945, the battalion was assigned to the Belgian 13th Fusilier Brigade and consequently changed its formation badge to that of the 13th Brigade. The unit was later disbanded in October 1945, meaning these two signs must date from that period.
Both signs are nicely painted and decorated but show some damage. The plywood has started to come apart, and some of the paint has flaked off over time. More recently, someone wrote information about the battalion in marker on the reverse on one of the panel.s Despite the damage, the text and insignia remain clearly visible.
Two interesting one-of-a-kind pieces!
(The price is for both panels together)
Measurements: 30 cm x 35 cm