Public Shelter Enamel sign.

Original enamel sign for use to indicate the location of a ' Public Shelter '. This example is ' characterful ' with areas of ' mothing and nibbling ' from corrosion but leaving the lettering largely unaffected. It is priced to reflect this level of damage but would warrant £400+ in better condition. 6cms x 35cms. Scarce.  read more

Code: 13864

British Red Cross Medal for Proficiency in Civil Defence.

BRCS gilt and enamel medal with clasp for ' Proficiency in Civil Defence ' made by J.R.Gaunt, London. This example, on its original card, is probably unissued as there are no names engraved to the reverse. The CD clasp is one of the more scarce of the BRCS awards for this medal. In good, overall condition with undamaged enamel.  read more

Code: 13863

Home Guard Post Office Battalion helmet.

1941 dated MKII 3 helmet worn by a member of the Post Office Home Guard. Khaki painted with stencilled ' GPO ' to the front. Manufacturer marked and dated by Briggs Motor Bodies with a size 7 liner by the same manufacturer. Three holes drilled to either side of the rim indicating the lower standard of ballistic protection offered by this mark of helmet. Good, used condition.  read more

Code: 13862

Fairey Aviation ARP Lapel badge.

Scarce chrome and enamel lapel badge worn by members of the Fairey Aviation ARP parties. This pattern of badge comes in various colours but unfortunately the significance is not known at the moment. Half moon lapel fitting to the reverse, manufacturer marked ' Thos Fattorini, B'ham '. Good, used condition with some surface abrasions.  read more

Code: 13861

9th Norfolk ( Wymondham ) Battalion Home Guard Titles.

Printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder titles for the 9th Norfolk ( Wymondham ) Battalion. This set is displays how many of the Norfolk battalions wore their titles with the number preceding the letters. Good, used condition with a minor tear to the NK titles where it has been removed from a uniform. Accompanied by a screen printed HG shoulder title.  read more

Code: 13860

If the Invader Comes leaflet.

1940 double sided leaflet published by the Ministry of Information and the Ministry of Home Security dealing with the prospect of being invaded. Leaflet draws on experience from Holland and Belgium offering practical advice dealing with the immobilsation of vehicles, the authorities, and instructions in the event of invasion. Good, used condition, has been folded. This leaflet was superseded by...  read more

Code: 13859

' I Carry On ' Lapel badge.

Chrome and enamel patriotic badge featuring the phrase ' I Carry On ' taken from the ' Keep Calm and Carry On ' campaign and surrounded by an excerpt from one of Churchill's speeches ' Never was so much been owed by so many to so few '. Half moon lapel fitting to the reverse with registered design application and manufacturer's details ' G.Fisher, B'ham '. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 13858

All Clear - Sheffield Civil Defence magazine.

September/October 1944 edition of 'All Clear' the magazine of Sheffield's Civil Defence Services. This particular edition, 32pgs, deals with the ' Hunt for S.D.2.s ' and ' Those Doodle-Bugs '. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 13857

WLA Six Year armband.

Embroidered cotton on felt WLA armband for six years service with an additional applied diamond for a further 6 months service. This example in excellent, used condition and has not become mis-shapen as is common. One of the more difficult to acquire of the WLA armbands.  read more

Code: 13856

History of the Bromley Home Guard KT51.

C1945 ' A History of the Bromley Home Guard KT51 ' by ' LDV '. Card covers, 80pgs inc. b/w photographs and illustrations covering all aspects of the Battalion's history from formation to Stand Down. Includes a nominal roll of all who served, inc. women organised in date order of joining. Includes a roll of those members who went onto serve with the regular forces. Good, used condition with some...  read more

Code: 13855