Sign "MILITARY POLICE"

[Herrmann_Sherman]

On my M38 are some designations of the MP Europe in the 50´s. For this I want to complete my Jeep with the white MP-sign under the windshield (see attached picture). Does anybody know which material for the MP singns was in use? Was it plywood?



Thanks for some ideas!

Herrmann_Sherman

[Kendall]

At one point I had fixed a metal Military Police sign on my windshield and also had a round metal Military Police sign that was mounted on the spare tire. This was a long time ago and I do not know what I used for my information.
Kendall

[Herrmann_Sherman]

...I have seen such a round metal MP Police sign in these days on a reenactors Jeep. After your answer I will rebuild such a sign with brass plate.

Regards

HS

[BullRun]

Hi Hermann:

There is a great video about Berlin and CheckPoint Charlie. It covers the early days before the wall and as the years went by till the wall was gone. See the edit.

I remember the the M151's in Berlin and traveled though East Germany from Hamburg. Who would of guessed a few months later it would all be gone?!

I have seen sheet metal and plywood used for these signs. Not sure what was "Official" Also, some vehicles were painted directly.

Edit: Here is the link to more jeeps than you can count including MP jeeps www.berlin-brigade.de[url]

I hope that helps!

[Herrmann_Sherman]

Hi BullRun,
the links works fine. Thank you for this and your information. I will plough through the sides
Apropos, I have an original autograph from Gail Halvorsen too

Herrmann_Sherman

[bigcol]

I'm also thinking of finishing my M38 in the "Berlin" era Military Police style including MP sign.

As a matter of interest can anybody tell me the unit designation as per the front bumper on the photo?

"7A 385P A2"

Col

[Herrmann_Sherman]

Hi Col,
PM is on the way.

Regards

HS