Ferranti ARP Warden lapel badge.

Chrome and enamel, pin back lapel badge worn by ARP Wardens at Ferranti premises. Ferranti were a well known electronics company and it played a key role in the development of both radar and the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system during WW2. good. Manufacturer details ' Thos Fattorini, B'ham ' to reverse and in good clean and bright condition.  read more

Code: 14271

Handy Wartime Guide.

C1940 ' Handy Wartime Guide ' - S.Evelyn Thomas the prolific author on ARP subjects. 104pgs, illustrated throughout with sketches, diagrams and photographs covering all aspects of wartime life, ARP, shelters, blackout, animals, gas masks first aid, food and economy. Good, used condition with some foxing, minor creasing and chipping to spine. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 14270

Post Warden Sign.

Cast steel and chrome ' Post Warden ' sign. 230mm x 32mm. These signs were variously used for door or desk signs and this example has seen some heavy use with much chromed finish now absent. The Post Warden sign is less commonly encountered than the more common ' Air Raid Warden '.  read more

Code: 14269

Govt. Evacuation Scheme - notes for Billeting Officers.

1941 Leaflet ' Government Evacuation Scheme - Notes for Billeting Officers and Voluntary Welfare Workers '. 19pgs covering advice from allowances, clothing, rations and requisitioning. Good, used condition with some creasing and minor marking.  read more

Code: 14268

Wolseley on National Service Lapel Badge.

Gilt and enamel on National Service badge for the well known vehicle manufacturer Wolseley. Pinback fitting marked ' Thos Fattorini, B'ham ' and numbered to the reverse. During WW2 Wolseley were heavily involved in wartime contracts building everything from tanks, Bren Gun carriers and a range of vehicles. Good, used condition with rubbing to gilt finish and light abrasions to enamel. Scarce.  read more

Code: 14267

Wartime Sanatogen Tin.

Wartime Sanatogen Tin. Sanatogen was a food tonic, a concentrated nutrient with tonic properties which was easily digested and absorbed. Tin clearly marked ' War Time Pack ' to all faces of the tin. Minor abrasions and marks but otherwise good, clean condition. Spidering present to the lid, typical evidence of wartime tin produced because of wartime tin restrictions.  read more

Code: 14266

The Midnight Watch - Fire Guard Newspaper.

' The Midnight Watch No.12 ' - ' Broadsheet of Britain's Fire Guard and Civil Defence Workers '. Designed as a poster format information sheet and containing specific and information and news pertinent to the Fire Guard. This example features illustrated articles on the portable ladder, trailer pumps, knotting amongst others. In good used condition, has been folded.  read more

Code: 14265

Siren Whistle.

Acme ' Siren ' Whistle. Nickel plated whistle that imitates the sound of a siren. This particular example is in good, used and working condition, with wear to highpoints.  read more

Code: 14264

10th Kent ( Sittingbourne ) Btn. Home Guard Titles.

Printed Home Guard titles worn by 10th Kent ( Sittingbourne ) Btn . Accompanied by a screen printed Home Guard shoulder title. Both items in good, used condition with clear evidence of haven been removed from a uniform.  read more

Code: 14263

Help China pin.

Double sided flag day pin for the ' Help China ' campaign raising funds and awareness for the Nationalist Chinese forces under Chiang Kai-shek
fighting against the Japanese. Good clean condition.
POSTFREE within Mainland UK  read more

Code: 14262