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

Observer Corps Armband.

Scarce example of the early Observer Corps armband issued to Observers before the issue of uniform. Unlike many of the examples I have handled before, which are vulnerable to moth damage this example is in excellent, used, lightly marked condition.  read more

Code: 13854

3rd Renfrewshire Battalion Home Guard insignia grouping.

Uncommon 3rd Renfrewshire ( Newton Mearns ) Battalion Home Guard insignia grouping. Consisting of printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder titles with screen printed Home Guard shoulder title and Sergeant stripes. Interestingly the titles are as worn with the numeral folded into a triangle and worn surmounting the area letters, a practice that was common amongst some of the Scottish batt...  read more

Code: 13853

ARP Memorandum No.6 Local Communications & Reporting.

1939 2nd Ed. ARP Memorandum No.6 ' Local Communications & Reporting of Air Raid Damage '. 49pgs with fold-out plate outlining the structures and organisation of the ARP reporting network. Good, used condition with marking and minor abrasions to covers. One of the less commonly encountered ARP memorandums.  read more

Code: 13852

Welfare Canteen for the Forces lapel badge.

Chrome and enamel, pin back badge worn by workers and volunteers working in the innumerable canteens set up at stations, camps, ports etc to provide drinks, snacks, etc for members of the fighting forces. Good, clean condition with some minor surface abrasions.  read more

Code: 13851

Daily Express War Time Cookery Book.

1939 ed.' Daily Express War Time Cookery Book ', 192pgs offering practical advice and recipes prepared for war time conditions with some dubious offerings including sheep's head with caper sauce and economy rissoles. Good overall condition with some repair of d/w.  read more

Code: 13850

Salute the Soldier pin badge - Barnstaple.

Barnstaple Savings Area Salute the Soldier badge featuring the Abram Games' ' Liberator ' design, given in exchange for a donation towards the campaign. Celluloid covered button badge with a pin fastening. Clean, bright image, excellent, used condition with loose probably replacement pin.  read more

Code: 13849

Home Guard history - 3rd Cards HG.

1947ed.62pg ' Home Guard CDN 3 ' - a history of the 3rd Cardiganshire Home Guard. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and maps and list of officers. Excellent, clean condition with uncommon d/w.  read more

Code: 13848

LDV Armband.

Official issue ' armlet ' for issue to the Local Defence Volunteers. Printed on khaki, this pattern of armband was issued from May 1940 to be worn on the right arm in lieu of uniform. The intially slow delivery was made up for by a multiplicity of home made versions.
This example in excellent, used condition with some minor marks, has been stored folded.  read more

Code: 13847

Anti gas ointment No. 2.

Official issue jar of Anti gas ointment No. 2. The ointment was prepared primarily to counteract Mustard Gas which had come in contact with exposed skin, whether as liquid, spray or vapour. It could be applied as a thin film to the skin as a preventive, or as a remedy after contamination. The ointment is made of bleach powder and white petroleum jelly. In good condition with contents now solidi...  read more

Code: 13846