Four Common Fake Reproduction WW2 ARP Warden Plaques / Wall Signs

Here are the four common ARP plaques or wall signs that are regularly sold as originals. These light weight cast aluminium signs have been doing the rounds for many years now. One is particularly egregious having two crowns on it and another replicates the use of "ARP" twice. Some have been painted, some sanded and shined. A few even have spurious marks on the back in an attempt to prove originality. There are even a few examples in brass rather than aluminium. As far as I can tell there are no original photos showing any of these designs being used during the war. They often appear on eBay (from the same sellers...there's a clue to authenticity...) and have filtered through to auction houses and regularly crop up on militaria websites. Prices vary but usually they sell in mid twenties but have been known to go for a lot more. 

Fake WW2 ARP Warden plaque wall sign

Fake WW2 double crown ARP Warden plaque wall sign

Fake WW2 double ARP Warden plaque wall sign

Fake WW2 crown and ARP Warden plaque wall sign