National ARP for Animals Armband.

Printed, coated calico, armband for wear by an Animal Guard of the National ARP for Animals or NARPAC. NARPAC was the acronym for the National Air Raid Protection for Animals Committee'. This was described officially as an 'animal lovers' voluntary wartime organisation that looked after the welfare of animals in time of war. Animal Guards provided ARP coverage for domestic animals. Originally i...  read more

Code: 13711

Atlas of Air-Raid Injuries

1944ed. ' Atlas of Air-Raid Injuries '. 22pg, atlas of full-colour plates depicting the type of injuries likely to be encountered by casualty services in the aftermath of an air raid. Using a mixture of fake and real images to produce a gory guide. Lightly marked covers, has been folded.  read more

Code: 13710

ARP ' Butterfly Brand ' Sealing Tape.

Tin with contents 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 stained label. Interestingly the tin has been remanufactured from an ' OXO ' cube tin as evidenced by the printing to the interior.  read more

Code: 13709

W.J.A.C. ' Spitfire ' Cap badge.

Embroidered on wool, ' Spitfire ' cap badge for use on the grey field service cap worn by members of the Women's Junior Air Corps. Good, used condition and uncommon.  read more

Code: 13708

Belt Leather - Home Guard Pattern.

Home Guard Pattern leather belt. Clearly based on the Mounted Services' Bandolier Equipment, this pattern of belt was made specifically for the Home Guard and required the HG Patt. Web sleeve to enable the use of braces and pouches ( SEE item 9221 ). This example distinctly manufacturer marked and dated, will fit a 30" - waist. Good,used supple condition.  read more

Code: 13707

Forest of Arden War Weapons Week badge.

25mm tin and celluloid lapel badge probably given for a donation to the Forest of Arden War Weapons Week which was held in April 1941. Good, clean condition and one of the less frequently encountered.  read more

Code: 13706

ARP Recruitment Leaflet.

Uncommon A4, double sided recruiting flyer for ARP services, probably pre-war. Photographic covers offering the choices ' Chaos ' ' Security ' and the options for the various ARP services to the interior. Good, clean condition  read more

Code: 13705

Home Guard Issue Shotgun Cartridges - Solid Ball.

WD 12 Bore shotgun cartridges widely issued to the Home Guard in an effort to make a shotgun a more effective weapon by making a heavier projectile load. These cartridges were 12 bore spherical ball cartridges which were loaded with a single 16 bore lead ball. Being undersized this allowed it to pass through a choked barrel without damage. They are clearly broad arrow marked to the side of the ...  read more

Code: 13704

Printed Civil Defence Messenger Shoulder titles.

A pair of printed gold on blue ' Messenger ' shoulder titles. The Messenger title was one of those titles authorised in December 1941. These examples in uncut condition as issued.  read more

Code: 13703

War Cookery Leaflet No.7 ' Soups '.

War Cookery Leaflet No.7 ' Soups '. As with the rest of this series gives a number of simple and practical tips on the making of nourishing soups and some unusual ingredients. Good, used condition with some light marking.  read more

Code: 13702