French administrative sign indicating restaurant activity, produced during World War II under the Vichy regime. This type of signage followed the law of September 24, 1941, which strictly regulated food establishments within a context of rationing, food controls, and professional regulations. The simple and highly legible design, with a yellow diagonal on a green background, reflects the official visual language typical of the 1940s. An object of great historical significance, it provides direct testimony to economic and administrative life under the Occupation.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: 1941 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 19.5 x 14.5 cm ✦ Material: Enameled sheet metal ✦ Fixing: 4 corner holes with eyelets ✦ Condition: Good used condition, enamel well preserved, minor chips and oxidation marks on the reverse, patina consistent with the period
A World War II era administrative plaque, ideal for a historical collection, heritage decoration or documented cabinet of curiosities.
