Vehicle Blackout Cover in original packaging.

Lucas ' A.R.P.Light Shield ' in original labelled cardboard box. Designed to fit an 8" headlight and is marked ' Lucas ' to the high gloss paint finish. This example was originally part of a museum display and comes with a label stating that it was used on an Austin Cambridge car. In very good, used condition with some minor deformation to the celluloid shield to the interior of the cover.  read more

Code: 14261

The Warden's Manual.

1942 ' The Warden's Manual ' by S.Evelyn Thomas. A commercial manual on civil defence with 256pgs illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and diagrams.Featuring a bold graphic cover this manual gives extensive information on all aspects of a warden's responsibilities, rescue, gas, incidents, shelters, air-raid damage, equipment and first aid. This is an uncommon manual but has some issues w...  read more

Code: 14260

Civil Defence War Service lapel badge.

Gilt and enamel, Civil Defence lapel badge but with the addition of five war service stripes. Horseshoe lapel fitting to reverse. Good worn condition with undamaged enamel.  read more

Code: 14259

Civilian Respirator and Cylinder Container.

An example of the myriad of gas mask containers that proliferated during the War. This example often referred to as a Home Guard item by virtue of its khaki colouring is dated 1940 to the base with a specific adhesive material name tag. The interior features a cloth sleeve intended to maintain the mask in its optimum condition with instructions to the lid interior. The small size mask is 1942 d...  read more

Code: 14258

The Midnight Watch - Fire Guard Newspaper. No.8

' The Midnight Watch No.8 ' - ' 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 roof static water tanks, defence planning and training. In good, clean condition, has been folded. These early single-sided poster ...  read more

Code: 14257

LCC Child's Evacuation Armband.

Hand-made, small armband with ties intended for wear by small child evacuees form London County Council administered schools. Various differing armbands of this pattern exist but broadly conform to the same design often with differing types of tape forming the lettering. Excellent, used condition with some very light marking.  read more

Code: 14256

November 1944 ' The Land Girl '.

No.8 , Vol.5 issue of the ' Land Girl ' the official magazine of the Women's Land Army.16pgs containing articles on ' Timber Corps ' and the ' Doodle-Bug '. Illustrated with b/w photographs and sketches with usual correspondence and news from the counties. Good, used condition with some creasing and rusting to staples.  read more

Code: 14255

Sterling Silver ARP Tie Pin/Brooch.

Sterling Silver ARP bar brooch or tie pin. Designed for use on civilian attire but often seen being used on uniform. Good, clean condition marked ' Sterling ' to reverse.  read more

Code: 14254

Wartime pack - Bird's Custard.

3/4oz pack of Bird's Custard powder. Instructions to the reverse list an almost apologetic list of wartime ingredients without eggs. Complete with original contents and in good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 14253

ARP handbook No.9 Incendiary Bombs.

1939 1st. ed of ARP Handbook No.9 entitled 'Incendiary Bombs and Fire Precautions'. 59pgs including plans ,diagrams and photographs of incendiary bombs and how to best deal with them. In generally good, used condition with some minor marking and creasing.  read more

Code: 14252