Helmets of the Home Front II

The long awaited sequel ! Helmets of the Home Front II continues the exhaustive study of this subject by Adrian and George Blake with 380pgs filled with the results of their meticulous research. With an introduction by well known author James Holland, the well illustrated tome has introduced the subjects of Home Guard, Post-War and foreign usage into the mix with expanded and useful appendices...  read more

Code: 13773

New.... Eyes on Britain's Skies - J.Mills.

The latest title from the pen of Mr Jon Mills. ' Eyes on Britain's Skies - The Royal Observer Corps and Civilian Roof Spotters in War & Peace ' was a Military Heraldry Society special for all members but is available exclusively outside of the Society through the Home Front Collection.
62pgs covering the inception of the Corps in 1925 through it's expansion pre War, it's wartime peak of...  read more

Code: 14008

Auxiliary Unit Pattern Knife.

Although at first glance this is a purely commercial sheath knife, this pattern of knife has strong connections with the Auxiliary Units. Recorded examples of actual use with the Auxiliaries concentrate in the South West, Dorset, Cornwall etc. This particular example unfortunately does not have any direct attribution to a specific unit. The Auxiliary units were formed in 1940 before the general...  read more

Code: 14059

LMS Railway ARP ' Gas ' Poster.

33cms x 20cms approx. poster issued by the ARP dept. of the London Midland Scottish Railway to warn of the the danger of gas. Printed on heavy weight paper this example is in good used condition with some marking with minor tears and has been folded.  read more

Code: 14058

WLA 8 Year Armband.

Embroidered, wool on felt, multi-piece construction, WLA armband for 8 years service. This example in good, ' nibbled ' used condition and is one of the less common of the series of armbands available to the WLA. Priced to reflect damage.  read more

Code: 14057

Lucas " Masklite " ARP Cycle Headlamp Shield.

Lucas " Masklite " ARP Cycle Headlamp Shield contained in it's original card wrapping. The steel shield was designed to fit into existing cycle lamps to restrict the beam of the lamp to match the War time lighting restrictions. Shield generally in ,clean condition with some marking, wrapper with light marks and minor creases from storage.  read more

Code: 14056

White variation Home Guard lapel badge.

Scarce variation of the standard Home Guard lapel badge. Gilt and white enamel lapel badge with half-moon lapel fitting to the reverse. Manufacturer marked ' Usher B'ham '. In excellent condition with bright gilt finish and undamaged enamel.  read more

Code: 14055

Aircraft identifier disc.

Double sided cardboard disc headed ' Enemy warplanes ' to one side and ' British Warplanes ' to the other. By spinning the disc against the image of the plane a series of corresponding windows give identification, performance, crew, armament etc and a profile image of the type. In good used condition with some creasing and marking. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 14054

Boxed Dunlop ARP lapel badge.

Silver and enamel ARP lapel badge for the Dunlop Rubber Co. Unissued condition, with deep toning contained in its original box . Half moon fitting to the reverse stamped 'silver'. Box lid grubby with split corners. This colour way is believed to denote ' warden ' with a man's lapel fitting.  read more

Code: 14053

Spitfire Song sheet music.

Sheet music entitled 'The Spitfire Song' with all profits from the sale of the music going to the ' War Charities '. With lyrics such as.....' See the German bomber sail limping back to Mr Goering with a Spitfire on his tail.....The British'Planes are here! ' Originally published as the Hampshire Spitfire Song. In good condition with some minor creases and tears.  read more

Code: 14052