MTC Side Cap
A scarce example of the side cap worn by volunteers of the the Mechanised Transport Corps. Supplied by the official uniform supplier to the MTC, Lillywhites of Piccadilly and Knightsbridge whose label is present to the interior. Fine serge body with blue piping to crown and skirt, bronzed MTC pin back cap badge and bronzed G.S. buttons. Glazed cotton lining with plush headband.
Initially... read more
95.00 GBP
Boxed Emergency blackout lamp.
Bakelite, ' Osram ', transformer blackout light that was intended to replace a standard bulb with a 6v bulb in an effort to provide low level lighting that conformed with blackout regulations. With a standard bayonet light fitting the light is in excellent condition although it is not recommended for use. Contained in its original packaging with blackout scene graphic and the line 'Ideal for bl... read more
After the Raid is Over Leaflet.
Commercially produced 16pg leaflet printed in 1940 offering advice ' After the Raid is Over '. Information on compensation, war damage and injury insurance is offered. Generally good condition with minor rust staining to interior from staples. read more
Cornwall Police Special Constabulary lapel badge
White metal and enamel badge for the Cornwall Police Special Constabulary. Half moon lapel fitting manufactured by Thos. Fattorini, Birmingham and numbered to the reverse. Good, clean condition. read more
28.00 GBP
Voluntary Land Club Armband.
Uncommon Voluntary Land Club armband. Embroidered cotton on brushed blanket material with cotton ties. Voluntary Land Clubs were one of the many organisations linked to the ' Lend a Hand on the Land' campaign promoting the production of foodstuffs. Have included some images of the armband in wear. Good, used condition. 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. In this example ownership details have ben written in pencil and are difficult to discern. read more
M.O.H.Evacuation Nursery badge.
Enamel and white metal pinback badge for the Ministry of Health Evacuation Nurseries. Evacuation nurseries had originated as an offshoot of the Government evacuation scheme in 1939 and grew in size and importance as the numbers of women replacing men in industry grew.
This badge in good, used condition. Maker marked ' HWM ' (Millers). read more
55.00 GBP
Children’s Propaganda Games of the Second World War (
2024 Children’s Propaganda Games of the Second World War by Nicholas Milton. 269pgs covering the games, their context, design and their scarcity. Covers over 60 children's wartime games produced by both the Allies and the Germans. Interesting and valuable study.
Nearly new copy. read more
Home Guard Signalling Manual.
1942ed.,56pg 'Home Guard Signalling Manual' by Geo.G.A.Walters. Covering topics including morse, semaphore, radio and message taking. Illustrated with diagrams and sketches. Excellent, used condition. read more
Salvage Leaflet.
Leaflet issued by the Ministry of Supply entitled ' Waste Collection is now compulsory '. 4pg leaflet outlining what to salvage and how the categories contribute to the War effort. Minor marking, otherwise good condition. read more