B.A.Co.Ltd A.R.P. Armband.

Solidly constructed, multi-piece armband for a member of the Fire detail of the B.A.Co. Ltd A.R.P. organisation. This has been linked to the Bristol Aeroplane Company which was based in various locations in and around Bristol. In excellent, clean condition.  read more

Code: 14069

Home Guard Lapel badge with Years of Service.

Silver gilt and enamel Home Guard Lapel badge with years of service banner 1940-44. Variation on the more common patterns. In good, used condition.  read more

Code: 14068

ARP Recruiting Poster/Shop Card.

ARP recruiting poster made to be displayed as a window or door card, with holes to top of card mounted poster. Part of the ARP recruiting campaign 1938/39 by the artist K.J.Petts, printed by ' J.Weiner, London '. Approx. 25cms x 38cms in excellent, unused condition.  read more

Code: 14067

WVS London Civil Defence arm badge.

WVS Civil Defence embroidered arm badge and area title. Arm badge and area title embroidered on felt which replaced flannel from 1941 due to wartime shortages. The badge and London title were worn low on the sleeve although the arm badge does appear both as a breast and beret/hat badge. Both items in unmothed condition with clear signs of having been removed from a uniform with slightly ragged ...  read more

Code: 14066

National Identity Card with Endorsement - District Warden.

Three part National Identity card as issued to many of those involved in Home Front services such as the Home Guard and Civil Defence. Differing from the standard National ID card in having an extra panel with a physical description and room for a photograph of the carrier. Indication of the organisation and occupation are also allowed for.
This example is for a female ARP Chief Warden N...  read more

Code: 14065

Salute the Soldier pin badge - Borough of Southall.

Borough of Southall 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. Slightly faded condition.  read more

Code: 14064

ARP Recruitment Leaflet.

Uncommon A4, double sided recruiting flyer for ARP services, probably pre-war. Photographic covers offering the choices ' Chaos ' ' Security ' and the options for the various ARP services to the interior. Generally good condition but with nibbled edges.  read more

Code: 14063

Salvage Steward certificate.

12.5 x 8.5cms Salvage Steward certificate. Dated 1943 and given by the Hailsham Rural District Council appointing a Mrs Collett as a Salvage Steward and allowing her to wear the red Salvage Steward badge. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 14062

Wartime Tate Golden Syrup tin.

Wartime Tate Golden Syrup tin showing the typical wartime expedient of single colour printing directly onto tinplate. This feature was an economy measure saving on labels and/or multicoloured inks. Good, used condition.  read more

Code: 14061

Head Warden / Post Warden (London) Rank Chevrons.

Pair of embroidered ,gold on blue, rank chevrons for the ranks of Head Warden/Post Warden (London), FAP Supervisor and Ambulance Section Leader amongst others.
In excellent, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.  read more

Code: 14060