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Vintage Military Wall Decor Makes a Statement

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Whether your family went to the halls of Montezuma or you sang anchors aweigh, vintage military wall décor can help anyone honor the traditions of their family. Millions of veterans have served their country honorably, sacrificing many of their own comforts so that we each could experience freedom in our own unique way. If you’re looking for a great gift to honor a veteran, want a unique piece of Americana to honor your family military traditions, or simply want a beautiful military sign to adorn your garage, workshop, or den, we’ve got a great idea for you!us-navy-sign

You Can Select Your Preferred Era with Vintage Military Wall Decor

The U.S. military has served for longer than this country has even been a country! That means you’ve got nearly 250 years worth of history from which to select your perfect vintage military sign. From a celebratory sign of the Navy Seals that captured Osama Bin Laden to the cheesecake photos that feature beautiful women draped in the American flag, you can celebrate the military while creating the perfect atmosphere for your home or business.

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You’ll also find signs that commemorate the courage of people during the events of September 11th, Pearl Harbor Day, and other defining moments within the history of the United States. Tens of thousands of men and women have given their lives so that we can enjoy our freedoms. If you or your family has been part of that, then “Thank you!” These signs are meant to honor you.

It’s the Perfect Way To Bring the Past & Present Together

There aren’t many ways that the generations are able to come together these days. Every generation is defined in some way, from the greatest generation that served in World War II and Korea to those that are still serving in Afghanistan and around the world today in other conflicts. The tie that binds veterans together, no matter what war they were called upon to serve in, is that they responded to that call with a profound courage. That’s what this military wall décor honors.us-marines-sign

We must not forget, however, that when men and women serve our nation in the military, it just isn’t that veteran that made sacrifices. Their families often sacrificed many comforts as well, and in earlier conflicts, entire communities made an effort to pull together, have meatless days, and work together to conserve resources. Our vintage metal military signs can help be a visual reminder of that feeling you get when something incredible as been achieved through hard work, commitment, and sacrifice.

There Are a Number of Unique Signs As Well

Pin-up girls riding a bomb might bring back special memories of the days gone by, but our custom military signs are also specially cut into specific designs that can honor individual sacrifices as well. Imagine having a beautiful military sign that is shaped like:

  • a Purple Heart sign to honor someone’s personal sacrifice and hardship as they were injured in the line of duty;
  • a Legion of Merit sign to honor the exceptionally meritorious actions of family members serving in the American military or awards given by the United States to outstanding service members of other militaries;
  • a Bronze Star to remember that moment of courage and sacrifice that help to save people or advance a mission; or
  • a favorite weapon in a sign that is custom cut to replicate the shape of the weapon.

Whether you want an Air Force sign that shows that you or your family served in the Air Force way or a Navy sign that shows you were willing to protect US interests out on the water, there is a military sign that will honor you and yours in the perfect way.

You Can Relax In Your Own Unique Way

Unless people are in their comfort zone, it is nearly impossible for them to truly relax. If you’ve served your country or are a military aficionado, this military wall décor can help you create that perfect happy place that will allow you to relax. Whether you choose one of the many military signs that are available or you decide to mix and match signs from our entire inventory of incredible designs, you’ll be able to fulfill the room design that your imagination is picturing.us-army-sign

What makes these military signs unique is their ability to be durable. Pictures can fall off the wall, frames can break, and images can yellow and fade over a short period of time. Our metal signs are durable, dependable, and you won’t have to worry about them getting damaged like a picture can through normal wear and tear.

Military Signs Are the Perfect Way to Decorate a Business!

One of the reasons why people come back to an establishment is because they loved the atmosphere that was provided there. Whether you’ve got a restaurant, sell mailing supplies, or you provide some sort of service to your community, military wall décor can help you immediately relate to your customer base. Customers are looking to build a relationship with you and these military signs can help you connect with them from the very first impression.

Beyond establishing a relationship, your customers are looking for a sense of value that you can provide better than anyone else within your community. The appearance of your office, retail area, or dining area will communicate what kind of value you provide. If there isn’t a level of care that is given to the physical appearance of an establishment, it communicates to people that you don’t really care about the value you provide.

Rather than ignore these perceptions, you can do something about them today! Custom military signs are eye catching, provide extraordinary value, and will create the perfect atmosphere that you’re attempting to provide each customer.

Vintage Military Decor Is Highly Affordable

Whether you’re looking for a vintage US Army sign that honors the battles of World War II to a US Marines sign that is a replication of the effective recruitment posters throughout the years, each sign that is offered here is highly affordable, yet made with the highest of quality. Though not appropriate for most outdoor environments, these metal military signs are drilled and riveted so that you can hang them up immediately upon receiving them.

The image is baked on using the classic sublimation process. Your preferred, customized image is placed into a powdered coating on the sign. It is then baked at a high temperature, sealing in the image perfectly. If you want a crisp sign that looks brand new, the process stops there. If, however, you want a vintage look that replicates the rusted corners for your military décor, we add these finishing touches by hand so that you get a beautiful, world class vintage military sign at an affordable price.

Which Military Signs Are Right For You?

If you’re looking for military wall décor, these metal signs are one of the best options that you’re going to find on the internet today. You can choose to honor one branch of the military, all of the military branches, or even commemorate specific awards or moments in history with this collection of military signs. Highly affordable, incredibly durable, and visually spectacular, you’ll find that these signs will make the perfect addition to any wall in your home or business.air-force-parking-sign

Why not see what what one of these signs could do for the atmosphere that you’re trying to create? With these military signs, you can let your imagination run wild without it breaking your bank account! Order a sign today to honor those who have served to protect the freedoms we enjoy today, and if you have served yourself… thank you for everything that you have done. This military wall décor is simply a small way to honor your courage and sacrifice.

The History of Pin-Up Girls

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To many, the pin-up girl isn’t something that needs to be introduced. Popularized mostly during World War II, these “girls” are as much a part of American culture as baseball and apple pie, as the saying goes. But, pin-up girls weren’t always depicted as the scantily-clad women in precarious positions that provided owners of the artwork a peek at her underwear. In fact, the very history of the modern evolution of the pin-up girl dates as far back to before World War I, all the way back to the invention of the first bicycle, surprisingly enough.

Vintage Gas Pump Girl Custom Shape - Pin-Up Girl Metal Sign 13 x 26 Inches
Vintage Gas Pump Girl Custom Shape – Pin-Up Girl Metal Sign 13 x 26 Inches

During the time when bicycles were becoming popular, a special Lady’s Safety Bicycle was invented that was intended to be ridden specifically by women. People believed that standard bicycles had the potential to harm women’s insides if they rode them, so special ones were created. This led to advertisements of women with bicycles featuring the then-scandalous idea of women wearing pants instead of dresses and skirts in order to safely ride the bike. Once bicycles became popular for all, there was a small shift in women’s fashion that ended up revealing their legs and more of their bodies overall in a way that had never been done before.

From there, women’s bodies were used more and more in advertising as they tended to attract more attention to different advertisements. The first real instance of this was the Gibson Girl, created by an illustrator for Life magazine whose wife’s likeness was depicted with a large bust, long hair, an hourglass shape and full lips. The successful campaign created a wave of others attempting to capture the sensuality of the Gibson Girl.

Vintage Made in the USA - Pin-Up Girl Metal Sign 12 x 18 Inches
Vintage Made in the USA – Pin-Up Girl Metal Sign 12 x 18 Inches

Attractive women were then used for a number of different advertisements, particularly during the First World War. A beautiful woman encouraging young men to join the army was thought to be able to stir men into action, and it seemed to work. As time bled into the Roaring Twenties, the flapper generation that wore shorter skirts and bobbed hair had their likeness depicted as well. Then, in the 1940s when the World War II began, the first real pin-up girl as we know her today appeared in wartime propaganda pieces that encouraged people to join up and fight the war, purchase war bonds and more.

Navy Girl Metal Sign 12 x 18 Inches
Navy Girl Metal Sign 12 x 18 Inches

Upon realizing the way that sex certainly sells when it comes to war, those pin-up girls became the face of advertisements and were used to further marketing campaigns, the first to popularize these tactics in the 1940s and 1950s being Madison Avenue. In 1952, Playboy was created, and in the early years of the magazine, there were nude pin-ups depicted. Eventually, that evolved into photographs, which spawned Betty Page’s participation in the style, and today, Betty is still considered the most collected pin-up girl of all time.

In modern times, the tradition of pin-ups is still alive and well with people collecting classic pin-up art work and creating their own as well. Truly a timeless American art, pin-up photography is still a vibrant field especially in the rockabilly subculture and will only continue to evolve over the years and never fail to entice and intrigue audiences.

Retro Pin-Up Girl Decor

Pin-Up Girls

Nothing speaks of American history more than the pin-up girl does. Featured in most product advertisements in the 1940’s, 50’s, and even the early 60’s, the original pin-up girl was Fernande Berry and her images date back to World War I. Pin-up girls have always been the epitome of the kind of girl that men wanted, who women wanted to be, and it was an effective tool to sell everything from calendars to gasoline. Any retro or vintage enthusiast would love to have a metal sign with a pin-up girl to add to their collection. It’s simply a fun way to decorate any space!Pin-up girl. American style

The Days of the Cheesecake Photos Are Back!

There’s just something nice about the image of a beautiful, shapely woman that is scantily clad. These images, which are sometimes called “cheesecake photos,” are a tribute to the beautiful women that around us each and every day. These images, which were often based on photographs of actual models in similar poses, were often a way to remember that special girl back home, awaiting the safe return. Though some may see pin-up girls as a demeaning representation of the female form, the intent of these images has always been to honor it in some way.

You can honor your favorite girl with one of these amazing vintage metal signs featuring the classic cheesecake photographs for products, services, and other forms of advertising today. Which one of these vintage tin signs is the right one for you?

Vintage Pin-Up Girls Are For Any Occasion

The beautiful thing about pin-up girls on a vintage metal sign is that they come in just about every version of Americana that you can dream up. This gives you the perfect opportunity to compliment any look for your home, add a memorable piece of flair to your business, or simply create that perfect space where you can sit back, relax, and remember the best of days. Our pin-up girls on metal signs come in:

  • vintage product advertisements,
  • military promotional items,
  • service industry signs, such as gas stations and garages, and
  • postage stamp replicas.

Whether you prefer blondes, brunettes, or redheads, there’s a perfect pin-up girl just pinup-girl-garage-signwaiting for you. From pin-ups posing on muscle cars to a lucky lass with a pint, you can see the nostalgia in every single image available on our metal signs. Discover your newest wall decoration today!

A Man Cave Deserves a Beautiful Woman

There is no more perfect decoration for the modern man cave than a vintage pin-up girl. These women pose with awesome cars, favorite brands, and are even wrapped up in the American flag for a touch of patriotic flair. Each model brings with her a certain personality that is on display, letting you create the character and ambiance you want for your man cave at an affordable price. All of the tin signs featuring pin-up models are authentic replications of the original cheesecake photographs that were used in marketing purposes decades ago.

Who says you have to be your grandfather to appreciate a beautiful pin-up model?

Vintage Metal Signs Are Easy To Install

Maybe the best part about investing into vintage metal signs is that they are incredibly easy to install. Have you ever invested into some wall art that you had to hang with two nails, perfectly level, and perfectly spaced apart? Even with the right tools, that can be a difficult task to accomplish! With our pin-up girls available in a wide variety of themes and styles, you’ll be able to create the customized look for your garage, bathroom, den, restaurant, workshop, and other location quickly, easily, and afford-ably with these stunning metal signs. Drilled and riveted for easy hanging, you can have the perfect image at an incredibly affordable price… right now!

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Pin-Up Girls Add a Level of Vintage Sophistication

Beyond the advantage of having beautiful women displayed prominently in your home or business, vintage metal signs with pin-up girls bring a level of sophistication to any environment. You can add a level of nostalgia that is second to none. You can create talking pieces that will spur engaging conversations. You’ll help take people back to a different time, a different place, and even different life circumstances and create a positive home or customer experience. That’s why pin-up girls add a level of vintage sophistication to whatever environment they happen to be in.pinup-girl-usa-sign

Permanence Through Sublimation

How are our vintage metal signs with pin-up girls made so that they are such a durable, almost permanent fixture within the home? It starts through the use of high grade American steel that is durable and reliable because without a proper foundation, a metal sign is essentially worthless. Upon that foundation, an image is placed on a sign thanks to a process called “sublimation.” This means the image on the sign is actually baked onto it through a powder coating. Each sign is then given a vintage appearance by hand, giving that aesthetically appealing retro appearance even though it is a brand new sign. Perfect for indoors, these signs are not designed to defeat the outdoor elements. If you want a pin-up girl, there’s no easier way to get one than this!

Are You Ready For Your Own Pin-Up Girls?

The best part about the pin-up girls on our vintage metal signs is that they are completely affordable. They make the perfect gift… and don’t forget about giving yourself a gift as well! Each pin-up girl sign is handmade in the USA, features materials crafted in the USA, and is a perfect representation of what modern Americana is all about. If you are looking for that perfect image to compliment your home or business, consider the variety and beauty that these pin-up girls could bring your walls today.