22nd West Riding Bn West Riding of Yorkshire Unit badge.

Printed felt battalion sign worn by the 22nd West Riding of Yorkshire ( Calder Valley )Bn. Featuring a white Yorkshire rose printed on blue over a coloured bar which would indicate the Company, red is believed to be the HQ company . These badges replaced the normal letter/number combination with the neighbouring Calderdale battalion the 21st Bn wearing the same badge with a maroon backing.
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Code: 13721

Children's miniature book ' Brave Girls in War '.

Part of the ' Tuck's Little Books ' series published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, this one of the more uncommon of the series ' Brave Girls in War ' was intended as a pocket size book for use ' in the shelter '. In good, used condition with some contemporary marking and replaced staples.  read more

Code: 13720

Wartime Shotgun Cartridge Carton.

Cardboard carton that once contained 25 x 12 Bore cartridges made by Eley-Kynoch. These specific cartridges contained six shot, a heavier load designed for defensive use with shotguns. Carton marked ' War-time issue ' and in generally good used condition with light foxing.  read more

Code: 13719

ARP instructions for the erection of the Anderson Shelter.

939 Directions for the Erection and Sinking of the Galvanised Corrugated Steel Shelter. 16pg illustrated pamphlet giving instructions for the construction and sinking of the ' Anderson ' Shelter.
Increasingly uncommon, this example is in heavily used, condition with marking and creasing and replaced staples but priced accordingly.  read more

Code: 13718

Wartime Barlova Malted Drink Tin.

Tin for ' Barlova ' a blend of Malt, Milk & Egg. Displaying classic wartime economy traits with direct printing onto tin and spidering common to many wartime tins. Information panel indicating the ' war emergency measures ' undertaken. In good, clean condition with some abrasions etc.  read more

Code: 13717

Radnorshire War Weapons Week lapel badge.

25mm tin and celluloid, pin back lapel badge produced in aid of the Radnorshire War Weapons Week May 12-19th 1941. Probably given in exchange for a donation to the fund and in good, used condition with some light corrosion to reverse. Manufactured by Thos. Fattorini, B'ham.  read more

Code: 13716

National Identity Card with Endorsement - Warden.

Three part National Identity card as issued to many of those involved in Home Front services such as the Home Guard and Civil Defence. Differing from the standard National ID card in having an extra panel with a physical description and room for a photograph of the carrier. Indication of the organisation and occupation are also allowed for.
This example is for a male ARP Warden Edwin J ....  read more

Code: 13715

Home Guard Armband.

Standard, printed Home Guard armband on general issue from late 1940. Issued in lieu of uniform and or other insignia the armband saw continued service throughout the war. In good, used condition with some light marking.  read more

Code: 13714

Child's Ration Book.

July.1943 R.B.2 /6 ( Child ) Ration Book issued from the North Wales Food Office. With the usual missing and cut coupons and retailers details to the inside. In good, used condition with some foxing to covers, creasing etc. Children's ration books tend to be a lot scarcer than their adult equivalents.  read more

Code: 13713

Civil Defence Printed Ambulance titles.

Pair of gold on blue, printed Ambulance shoulder titles to be worn by Civl Defence personnel. In good, unused condition with a small amount of paper residue to reverse.  read more

Code: 13712