Police Special Constabulary Helmet.

1939 dated MkII helmet by Briggs Motor Bodies for a member of the Police Special Constabulary. Dark blue painted body with stencilled ' Police ' with an ' S.C. ' decal above. Manufacturer's details to rim and fitted with a MkI, 1939 dated, size 7 liner by J.Compton Sons & Webb Ltd. Good, clean, above average condition with abrasions and markings.  read more

Code: 13936

Invasion

1941 ' Invasion ' - a series of articles by expert strategists which first appeared in the Evening Standard with a Foreward by Frank Owen. A series of articles, some illustrated by maps, outlining a series of land and air based strategies based on evidence of the German offensives in France and the Low Countries. Good, used condition, some damage to spine.  read more

Code: 13935

A.R.P. Wardens' Post Enamel Sign.

23cms x 23cms A.R.P. Wardens' Post enamel sign. Used to indicate premises used for use as a Wardens' post, these could vary from private houses to purpose blast proof shelters. Good, used condition with some chipping and corrosion to the edges with a dusty reverse. Wartime enamel signs have risen rapidly in price and are increasingly difficult to acquire.  read more

Code: 13934

The Midnight Watch - Fire Guard Newspaper. No.18.

The Midnight Watch No.18 ' - ' Broadsheet of Britain's Fire Guard and Civil Defence Workers '. Designed as a poster format information sheet and containing specific and information and news pertinent to the Fire Guard. This example features illustrated articles on Sectors and Areas, FG duties and the comic strip Half-Trained Harry. In good used condition, has been folded.  read more

Code: 13933

Birmingham POW Relatives Association lapel badge

Gilt and enamel, pin back lapel badge for a member of the Birmingham Prisoner of War Relatives Association. Common to many areas of the country, these associations were formed to offer support, information and provide comforts to POWs. Good, used condition.  read more

Code: 13931

East Barnet Civil Defence certificate.

Commemorative certificate issued to a Miss L.Heale of the Wardens Service by the Urban District of East Barnet in appreciation of her wartime service. Foolscap size with impressed coat of arms. Good, used condition with some minor creasing.,  read more

Code: 13930

Castleford Spitfire Fund Flag Day Pin.

Castleford Spitfire Fund Flag Day pin given in exchange for a donation to the fund. Good, used condition  read more

Code: 13929

Wartime Porridge Oats.

An original pack of porridge oats with contents ! Printed cloth bag marked ' wartime pack ' and ' Pre-packed under Ministry of Food Licence ' with recipe and instructions to the reverse. Contents now solidish and one for the lovers of lumpy porrige ! Uncommon.  read more

Code: 13928

SFP Armband.

Printed cotton ' SFP ' armband for use by Supplementary/Street Fire Parties as issued from August 1940. The reorganisation and subsequent renaming of the Fire Guard in 1941 caused the issue of another armlet, in the interests of economy, a printed overlay was issued for stitching over the original symbol. Good, used condition, with some light marking.  read more

Code: 13927

Birmingham ARP manual.

1940, City of Birmingham ARP - ' Measures for the assistance of persons suffering loss or damage in air raids '. 31pgs offering a guide to the post raid services available in the City from decontamination services, emergency accommodation, Citizen's Advice Bureaux etc. Good, used condition, light marking.  read more

Code: 13926