Norwich Incendiary Souvenirs.

Whilst I cannot unconditionally guarantee that this grouping of incendiary fins and partial bomb originate from the Baedeker raids on Norwich in April and May 1942, there is a good probability they are. Recently found in the area and kept and purchased together they represent the common detritus of a bombing raid with both steel fins clearly showing the effects of the ignition of the bomb with ...  read more

Code: 13639

First Aid Post/Party Helmet.

1939 dated MkII helmet for a member of a First Aid Party or Post. Shell marked J.S.S. indicating manufacture by Joseph Sankey & Sons in 1939 with a size, 7, MkI liner by Helmets Ltd similarly dated 1939. In generally good, overall condition, the top half of the helmet suffers from some ' corrosion acne ' and would probably benefit from a little sympathetic cleaning.  read more

Code: 13638

Batteries Into Battle.

1946 ' Batteries into Battle ' the story of Exide and its achievements during the War years 1939-45. Soft cover 36pgs with numerous illustrations of the construction and employment of Exide's products in service. Used condition with marking and creasing.  read more

Code: 13637

Redditch A.R.P. Personnel record cards.

Record cards from the Redditch A.R.P. records for three individuals from the Rescue and Demolition A.R.P. services. Lists pertinent information such as address age, kit issue and relevant training and clearly once formed part of a larger file index. Good, legible condition.  read more

Code: 13636

' All Clear ! ' Birthday card.

Birthday card from the well known publisher Raphael Tuck & Sons featuring two wardens cycling post their wards post entitled ' All Clear ! '. Charming rendering of a wartime subject. Good, lightly marked condition and uncommon.,  read more

Code: 13635

Red Cross & St.John Help Russia Flag Day emblem.

Paper emblem given in return for a donation to the Red Cross & St.John Help Russia Fund, designed to be worn in the buttonhole. and supplies that went towards Russias war effort. In good overall condition with some marking and pinholes.
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Code: 13634

8th Surrey ( Reigate ) HG History.

C1945 ' A Short History of the 8th Surrey ( Reigate ) Battalion Home Guard ' by N.R.Bishop. 68pgs outlining the wartime activities of the unit illustrated with b/w photographs with various personnel listings and appendices. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 13633

ARP ' Butterfly Brand ' Sealing Tape tin & contents.

A full tin of ' Butterfly Brand ' ARP Sealing Tape. Intended to be used to make rooms gasproof by sealing all joints etc., they were later rebranded for use as window reinforcement against flying glass. Good, used condition with minor scratches.  read more

Code: 13632

Home Guard Explosives Manual.

C1943 ' What the HG Needs to Know About Explosives ' by Lt.Chas.C.Knight. One of the Bernards ' Key ' guides series, the manual uses its 68pgs to give a good coverage of the general nature of explosives, their storage and care and their use in typical Home Guard scenarios. Illustrated throughout with sketches and diagrams. One of the more sort out of the Bernards titles in worn condition with c...  read more

Code: 13631

Air Raids on the Hartlepools.

Scarce landscape format title ' Air Raids on the Hartlepools.' Published in early 1945, 36pgs with b/w illustrations showing air raid damage with explanatory text. Good, used condition with some foxing, creasing etc.  read more

Code: 13630