Canadian Road Signs

Hanno Spoelstra · #1 06-03-07, 13:57

Another original road sign, on display at the Westkapelle war museum: http://www.polderhuiswestkapelle.nl/

Michael Dorosh · #2 29-06-08, 23:50

I just came into a collection of photos - four dozen in all - of a fellow who went up the L of C with camera in hand and took shots of as many road signs as he can. I have scanned his prints and intend to publish a book on the subject. I'd be interested in including any other images - provided they are copyright free - anyone would care to send my way in hi-res, with notice of its provenance, etc. I have gleaned what I can from the LAC site and servicepub has come through for me with some stuff with their archives as well, so I have about 75 pictures in hand at the moment, but would love to round it out with some more. Some postwar survivors like the one shown above would be an interesting addition also. Some of the pictures have been posted to my forum:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/28173...r+John+Cameron

http://www.network54.com/Forum/28173...004/Photo+Quiz

Not great examples, but the collection includes a photo of the famous Onyx Route sign after several months of heavy traffic went by it, some bridges, some truly astounding sign posts that would have put the Germans to shame, etc.

Keith Webb · #3 30-06-08, 00:09

Michael - have linked one of your linked pics to the In the background thread.

lynx42 · #4 30-06-08, 10:01

G'day all,
What is the british truck in SP's post with the overall tracks on the rear?
Rick

Michael Dorosh · #5 30-06-08, 17:19

No, seriously.

I've tried to google for information on these, or better images, but drew a blank. Can anyone point me to some info on the odd winged-shape decorations that Belgian highway signs seemed to have during the Second World War?

Rich Payne · #6 30-06-08, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Dorosh

No, seriously.
Can anyone point me to some info on the odd winged-shape decorations that Belgian highway signs seemed to have during the Second World War?

I'd better just warn you before the 'noorderburen' come down on you like a ton of bricks but judging by the destinations, that signpost is very much in The Netherlands.

Michael Dorosh · #7 30-06-08, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Payne

I'd better just warn you before the 'noorderburen' come down on you like a ton of bricks but judging by the destinations, that signpost is very much in The Netherlands.

Any useful information would be welcome, especially a decent image of the device itself. I've googled for both Belgian and Dutch information but am coming up empty.