Enamel Shelter Sign.

61 x 30cms approx. single sided, steel and enamel, horizontal shelter sign. A common sight in most towns and cities during the War pointing the way to the nearest shelter. This example is in generally good condition with the usual enamel loss around fixing holes with some marking but the sign looks very presentable. Difficult to source.  read more

Code: 13905

Taylor and Barrett Auxiliary Fire Service Lead Figures

Pre/early War Taylor and Barrett Auxiliary Fire Service Lead Figures. This partial set has three AFS fire fighters with a wheeled trailer pump with lift-off pump. These scarce figures were only produced between 1938 to 1940 with production being halted by the bombing of the Taylor & Barrett factory. Good, original condition with rubbing and wear etc.  read more

Code: 13904

National Association of Spotters' Club Certificate.

Aircraft identification certificate issued to a woman member of the National Association of Spotters' Clubs. The NASC was an umbrella organisation linking the large number of aircraft spotters and recognition clubs that proliferated in schools and youth organisations. This example was awarded to Mary M Smith of No.150 Guilford Spotters' Club in 1943. Good, clean condition and uncommon.  read more

Code: 13903

10th Battalion Salop Home Guard Formation Badge

35mm black wool disc with overlaid white cross worn by the 10th Battalion Salop ( Shropshire ) Home Guard based in Shifnal. Good, used condition and scarce.  read more

Code: 13902

All Clear - Sheffield Civil Defence magazine.

May 1942 edition of 'All Clear ' the magazine of Sheffield's Civil Defence Services. This particular edition, 32pgs, covers Fire Guards, Spitfire Fund, Casualty Services etc. Good, used condition.  read more

Code: 13901

WLA Armband for 3 1/2 Years Service.

Felt and cotton, embroidered Women's Land Army armband for two years service with 3 additional six months service chevrons to display 3 1/2 years service in total. This example has had the buttons removed and sewn together. Displaying clear evidence of having been worn with its slightly misshapen appearance having previously been wet. Good, used condition.  read more

Code: 13900

Rowley Regis Warship Week badge.

Approx. 25mm tin and celluloid pinback badge for Brierley Hill Warship Week March 1942. Manufacturer marked ' Thos. Fattorini, B'ham ' and is in good used condition with light rusting to reverse and minor foxing.  read more

Code: 13899

Cardiganshire War Weapons Week label.

Adhesive label intended for use on correspondence, publicity etc., regarding Cardiganshire War Weapons Week held between March 15 and 22nd 1941. Unused condition with small stain.  read more

Code: 13898

WVS Housewives Section window card.

190mm x 190mm Window card for the WVS Housewives Section. Printed by Fosh & Cross in 1942 and designed to be placed in the windows of members of the WVS who were unable to leave home because of domestic commitments but were trained to help the Civil Defence services in their locality. This was previously known as the Housewives Service(SEE item 7189) and was renamed in 1942 demanding a new desi...  read more

Code: 13897

Chromed LNER Railway Service lapel badge.

Chromed oval, brass and enamel, lapel badge indicating employment with the London, North, Eastern Railway, half moon lapel fitting to the reverse. Railway service badges were based on a generic design with only the intials of the company to identify the individual railways, they were to be worn in and out of railway uniform. Chromed examples are known for all of the railway companies but their ...  read more

Code: 13896