A.R.P. Car badge.

16.5cm x 70cm A.R.P. car badge. Cast construction which has been chrome plated intended for use on private vehicles used for A.R.P. duties. Good, used condition and uncommon.  read more

Code: 13824

Guerillas v Tanks.

Another commercial publication in the 'Bernards' series. 48pgs aimed primarily at the Home Guard, this publication describes the best ways of tackling tanks. Using a combination of diagrams, sketches and amusing cartoons to illustrate the subject. ' Cambrai ' covers subjects from camouflage, obstacles, ambushes, improvised mines and a detailed section covering grenades. Good, clean condition wi...  read more

Code: 13823

Dig for Victory poster.

38cms x 25cms poster featuring the classic ' Dig for Victory ' image in photo-montage style. Poster printed by Chromoworks Ltd, London urges people to ' Dig for victory still - the need is ' growing.. '. Sadly damaged to one corner with light marking and minor tears, has been folded.  read more

Code: 13822

Southern Railway LDV Armband.

Light canvas, printed LDV armband issued by Southern Railways. Cotton securing tapes with ink stamps to both sides indicating issue by the General Manager of Southern Railways. good, used condition with minor marking, has been folded, tie loops now absent.  read more

Code: 13821

Leicester Spitfire Fund badge.

Tin,card and celluloid, pin back button badge for the Lord Mayor's Leicester & County Spitfire Fund. In good clean condition with some very minor marks .  read more

Code: 13820

The ' Blackout Book '.

1939ed The ' Blackout Book '. by Evelyn August . The 216pgs are filled with games, puzzles and pastimes to undertake whilst in the shelter or enduring the long periods of blackout. Includes things as diverse as conjuring in the black-out, sandbags and a running astrological strand ' You Can't Black-Out the Stars '. Good, used condition with rubbing and wear to spine.  read more

Code: 13819

Derbyshire Youth Service lapel badge.

Brass and enamel, pin back badge for Derbyshire Youth Service, manufacturer marked ' H.W.Miller, B'ham '.Early in the war many local authorities sought to involve young people in working for the war effort. The increasing formation and growth of the pre-service organisations caused these groups to decline. In excellent, bright condition.  read more

Code: 13818

Wartime Elastoplast tin.

95mm tin for Elastoplast adhesive bandage with contents. Clearly marked ' WARTIME CONTAINER ' to indicate the decrease in quality in line with adherence to wartime restrictions on packaging. Tin in excellent condition with some very minor marking to finish complete with the classic ' spidering ' a typical indicator of wartime tin plate.  read more

Code: 13817

Fire Watcher lapel badge.

Chrome and enamel, lapel badge for a Fire Watcher. Badge worn by the force intended to stop the spread of fire caused by bombs in mainly industrial/business premises. Superceded in 1941 by the Fire Guard. Badge in good, used, bright, condition with some minor abrasions.  read more

Code: 13816

Blackout Contravention report form.

Unused forms to be filled in by an ARP Warden to report a contravention of the blackout restrictions. This would be passed on to police to form the basis for a potential prosecution. These forms were produced by Cheshire Constabulary.
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Code: 13815