Vintage (ca. 1950s/70s) German (Enamel) Street Sign - "Karlstrasse"

This is an authentic classic German enamel street sign - "Karlstrasse" (Karlstraße). These distinctive signs are characterized by their cobalt blue porcelain enamel finish over a heavy sheet metal base, accented with white sans-serif block lettering and a thin white inner border line. The sign carries the name Karlstrasse referencing the historically rich name across German-speaking countries.

Vintage ca. 1950s-1970s & sourced directly from the region of Saarland, Germany.

This sign features a double "ss" instead of the German ligature "ß" (Eszett). Older enamel signs, particularly those produced in the mid-20th century often favored using "SS" for consistency and clarity.

The sign is convex with a solid covering of enamel. It’s a solid, medium weight piece presenting very few blemishes but standard age wear consistent with its age should be expected. Please review photos carefully.

Measurements (approximate):
Lenght: 20"
Height: 6"
Weight: xx lbs

HISTORY:
The name Karlstrasse" (written as Karlstraße in Germany) translates literally to "Karl Street". It is one of the most common and historically rich street names across German-speaking countries. "Karl" was a highly prominent royal name, streets named Karlstraße were usually christened during the 19th or early 20th centuries to honor specific emperors, kings, or local rulers. Almost every major German city has—or had—a street named Karlstraße. You can find major thoroughfares carrying this name in Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, and Augsburg.