Ford at War.
1946 ' Ford at War ' by Hilary St.George Saunders. 95pgs outlining the history of Ford Motor Co. during the War with b/w photographs, colour and fold-out plates. Covers vehicle production from tractors to Bren carriers as well as chapters on the bombing of Dagenham and the ARP response. Card covers with creasing and light marking, contents clean. read more
Comic postcard - blackout
A good, scarce example of a Blackout themed comic postcard, part of Raphael Tuck & Son's Blackout series entitled ' Hoping to see more of you '. Postally used 1940, in good used condition.
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Dig For Victory leaflet No.10 Jam & Jelly Making.
1942ed. Ministry of Agriculture Dig For Victory leaflet No.10 ' Jam & Jelly Making '. Small format leaflet outlining the basics of jam making. In good condition with minor marking and creases.
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Girls' Training Corps sleeve badge.
Embroidered cotton GTC badge introduced in 1942 for wear by GTC officers. Worn just above the cuff on both sleeves. In good clean condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. read more
Leicester Blitz Souvenir.
C1941, landscape format with pictorial board covers ' Leicester Blitz Souvenir '. 48pgs with 50+ b/w illustrations showing the damage caused by the two major raids of November 1940 and May 1941 with identified images of various locations in the City and brief history of the raids.Good, used condition, d/w with some tears and omissions. read more
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Churchill - Roosevelt Loving Cup.
An elaborate two-handled loving cup, featuring the Prime Minister as one handle and US President Roosevelt as the other, produced by the Royal Victoria Pottery part of the Wade group go Burslem. Probably produced to commemorate the signing of the Atlantic Charter or Lend-Lease agreement. In good, undamaged condition with crazing of glaze overall. Uncommon. read more
Home Guard Unit Photo - 45th Btn. County of London
Landscape portrait of ' C ' Company 45th Battalion County of London Home Guard. The 45th were one of the London Transport Passenger Board units with its headquarters in Isleworth. This photo shows the winners of their inter-battalion efficiency contest in 1943 with all individuals identified. In good, clean condition contained in it's original envelope. read more
Food Leader lapel badge.
Brass and enamel, pinback lapel badge for a Ministry of Food ' Food Leader '. Working as a direct link between the MOF and the housewife, Food Leaders sought to educate on food and the ability to use it to the best advantage by passing on tips, distributing leaflets and manning advice centres. Mostly WVS members there were 15,000 by early 1945.
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Britain under Shellfire
C1942 ' Britain under Shellfire ' by Frank Illingworth. Illingworth, a journalist, had been a member of the auxiliary fire service in Dover and in this 64pg paperback he tells the story of the beginning of the bombardment of Dover by German long range guns based in the Pas de Calais. Starting with railway guns and going on to the purpose built batteries the author outlines the effects on the p... read more
Home Guard Instruction No.66 - Training Publications.
1944 Home Guard Instruction No.66 - Scale of Issue of Training Publications.11pg leaflet listing the various official manuals available to the Home Guard and the scale of issue to the various units. Excellent, clean condition. read more