British sign board, 'To Runner Post', Le Verguier

Place Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Hindenburg Outpost Line Area, Le Verguier
Accession Number RELAWM00999
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Heraldry
Physical description Paint, Wood
Location Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Entry Corridor: Trench Signs 2
Maker Unknown
Date made Unknown
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Improvised British sign board 'To Runner Post'. The sign consists of a wooden horizontal panel affixed to a rough, crooked wooden post. 'TO RUNNER POST' and an arrow pointing to the right are painted in black on the white surface of the board.

History / Summary

Found near Le Verguier which was captured by the Germans in their March 1918 Offensive. The notice was still standing when the town was recaptured by Australians six months later.