Bomb Reconnaissance armband.
Original printed cotton armlet for trained Civil Defence Bomb Reconnaissance Officers. Authorised for wear in 1942 the armlet was worn by those CD personnel who had passed the regional BR course. Their job was to positively identify UXBs before they were assigned to the Royal Engineers BD teams. In excellent, clean condition with some minor storage marks and folds . Clearly demonstrates the ble... read more
The Midnight Watch - Fire Guard Newspaper - No.14.
' The Midnight Watch No.14 ' - ' 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 F.G. and NFS working arrangements, message forms, Sector Captains etc. In good used condition with folds and small tears. read more
22.00 GBP
Comic postcard - ARP.
One of an early war series depicting comic doggerel with an ARP theme - ' Our Hi-De-Ho '. Good, faded condition, postally unused,
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Northamptonshire Special Constable's lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel lapel badge for the Northamptonshire Special Constabulary. Half moon lapel fitting, not manufacturer marked. Good, bright overall. read more
28.00 GBP
The Auxiliary Fireman.
1939 ' The Auxiliary Fireman ' by V.J.Wilmoth. 166pgs outlining all aspects of the work of the volunteer fireman. Illustrated throughout with photographs, diagrams and sketches. Good used condition with light marking to covers with some damage to spine. read more
24.00 GBP
ARP Blanket Bag.
Large 1940 dated ARP blanket bag. Webbing construction with date and manufacturer details to interior with ' ARP ' stencilled to flap. Woven fabric carrying strap. These bags were used by Rescue and FAP squads carrying blankets and other equipment designed for use with casualties. This example is in sound but lightly stained condition with some damage to strap. read more
Evesham & Dist. Warship Week Badge.
35mm tin and celluloid, pinback badge for Evesham & District Warship Week Oct.25-1st Nov. 1941. In good, used condition with minor foxing. read more
Your Home as a Air Raid Shelter.
1940 ' Your Home as an Air Raid Shelter ', 24pg pamphlet offering advice on the locations of shelters within the house and methods of reinforcement and protection. Illustrated throughout with diagrams and b/w photographs. Good +, used condition with slight marking. read more
Gulval Home Guard - Cornish HG souvenir.
Unusual poetic souvenir of the wartime history of Nos 8 and 9 platoons, A Company, 12th Cornwall ( Land's End ) Battalion Home Guard. 8pgs including nominal roll of both platoons. In good, clean condition. read more
Daily Mail ' Nipper Annual ' 1941.
64 pg Daily Mail ' Nipper Annual ' for 1941 by Brian White. Brian (H.B.) White (born 1902; died 1984) was a British cartoonist, creating 'The Nipper' for the Daily Mail between 1933 and 1947. Featuring a classic wartime cover the annual is in good, slightly grubby condition with minor creasing and marking to cover. read more
22.00 GBP