Air Raid First Aid.

4th ed. C1940, 32pgs ' Air Raid First Aid ' ed. R.J.Blackham. Illustrated guide to first aid likely to be needed in air raids, covering gas, blast injuries etc. with a section covering incendiary devices Good, used condition with light marking, creasing etc.  read more

Code: 12050

5th Berkshire Battalion Home Guard History.

C1945 ' The 5th. Berkshire ( Wantage ) Battalion Home Guard. 43pgs outlining the history of this unit including their mounted patrol, work with the Americans, manning stop lines and pillboxes etc. Illustrated with b/w photographs and fold-out maps, illustrated card covers. Good condition with light marking, bumps, rubbing etc. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 12049

A School of Purposes - Fougasse Posters 1939-1945.

1946 1st ' A School of Purposes - Fougasse Posters 1939-1945 ' introduced by A.P.Herbert. 48pgs examining the wartimework of Punch cartoonist ' Fougasse ' the pseudonym of Cyril Kenneth Bird. Working for the Ministry of Information, War Office, London Transport, National Savings amongst others, Bird was probably most famous for his ' Careless talk ' series of posters but produced much other wo...  read more

Code: 12048

A.R.P. Bleach Ointment.

60mm tin containing A.R.P. Bleach Ointment. This item was used as part of the decontamination equipment carried by ARP First Aid Parties and Decontamination teams for decontaminating small areas of skin exposed to vesicant agents. Good condition, complete with contents  read more

Code: 12047

Emergency Hospital Scheme Stretcher Bearer.

White metal and enamel for a volunteer stretcher bearer recruited in the Emergency Hospital Scheme. Anticipating a need for increased numbers of stretcher bearers, hospitals were given permission to recruit volunteers. Sanctioned in April 1940, volunteers were issued with overalls and a year later badges and numbered 25,000 by the end of the War. Half moon lapel fitting to reverse, manufacturer...  read more

Code: 12046

ARP Warden's Report Form Pad.

Partial ( 18 forms, 1 loose )pad of the standard Warden's report form, A.R.P./M.1. Instructions for use of the form printed to the reverse card support. The 1939 printed forms include sections for air raid damage, type of bombs, casualties, uxbs etc. Each form has been over stamped to the reverse with an express report form. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 12045

HB Ltd ' On National Service ' Lapel Badge.

Gilt and enamel, pin back lapel badge for workers of an as yet unidentified company ' HB Ltd ' employed on national service. Manufacturer marked to the reverse ' Thos.Fattorini, B'ham ' with scratched initials, good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 12044

Finsbury Respirator Inspection Forms.

Respirator inspection forms issued by the Metropolitan Borough of Finsbury. Uncompleted and in good, clean condition.
POSTFREE within UK  read more

Code: 12043

Economy Air Training Corps Lapel Badge.

Wartime, economy plastic Air Training Corps lapel badge by A.Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Surprisingly uncommon, this example is in good condition with some very minor deformation typical of badges made from these early plastics.
17mm  read more

Code: 12042

' Utility ' Stockings.

Pair of N.O.S. black ' Utility ' stockings. Clearly marked with the CC41 symbol and complete with original stock tags. Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 12040