Helmets of the Home Front II
The long awaited sequel ! Helmets of the Home Front II continues the exhaustive study of this subject by Adrian and George Blake with 380pgs filled with the results of their meticulous research. With an introduction by well known author James Holland, the well illustrated tome has introduced the subjects of Home Guard, Post-War and foreign usage into the mix with expanded and useful appendices... read more
85.00 GBP
R.W.& Co.Ltd ARP lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel lapel badge for an as yet unidentified company, R.W.& Co.Ltd. Half moon lapel fitting to reverse, manufacturer marked ' Thos. Fattorini, B'ham '. Good, used condition, undamaged but with stress marks to enamel. Uncommon. read more
Morrison Table Shelter Leaflet.
8pg, illustrated leaflet ' How to Put up Your Morrison " Table " Shelter '. Published by the Ministry of Home Security this leaflet lists all parts and gives extensive instruction on the siting and erection of the Morrison shelter with illustrations to most pages. This uncommon leaflet is in used condition with creasing and light marking. read more
Birmingham AFS Car Badge.
Chrome and enamel car badge for Birmingham Auxiliary Fire Service. These badges were worn on vehicles , not only through a sense of pride but also as an indicator of official vehicles. Worn condition with wearing of chrome and some stress marks to enamel, an uncommon item read more
Civil Protection
1939 ' Civil Protection ' by Felix J.Samuely & Conrad W.Hamann. Published by the Architectural Press, 165pgs + appendices ' The application of the Civil Defence Act and other Government Requirements for Air Raid Shelters Etc. '. Large format publication offering plans, engineering solutions and construction methods for air raid shelters with a large advertising section. Good, used condition, sl... read more
Early WVS Armband.
Early WVS armband , this style of armband was introduced in the summer of 1940 as a standard pattern for the WVS with 100,000 being made by a London company. This example is in excellent, used condition, with attached WVS CD pin back badge, minor marking. read more
Holland County Council Gas mask label.
Gas mask label issued by Holland County Council ( Lincolnshire ) A.R.P. dept. indicating size and ownership. Good, creased condition. read more
36th (6th SR) Battalion. County of London Home Guard titles.
The 36th ( 6th Southern Railways ) Battalion, County of London Home Guard printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder titles. Folded to shape with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. read more
85.00 GBP
Dig for Victory Poster.
38cms x 51cms Dig for Victory poster. Large format version of Dig for Victory leaflet No.1 offering cropping advice for members of the public embarking on the Dig for Victory campaign. Good, used condition, has been folded, two small tears along fold lines. read more
60.00 GBP
M.O.F. Dried Egg Tin.
Ministry of Food ' Pure Dried Whole Eggs ' tin. Classic wartime production with direct printing to tin indicating it's origins in the USA packed specifically for the Ministry of Food. Directions for the use of this form of powdered egg are also printed to the body. Complete with contents and in good condition with some minor bruising, associated storage corrosion to lid and fading of plating. read more