Cornwall Rest Centres Armband.
One of a series of armbands produced for the Cornwall Rest Centres, this example for use by a messenger. All of the series are the same, black printed on light khaki cotton. This example bears some staining with a few very minor holes to the reverse. Scarce. read more
1943 Butterfly Bomb Leaflet.
Scarce photographic leaflet detailing the appearance of butterfly bombs. Although not the first deployment against the UK, following their widespread use in the raids against Hull and Grimsby in June 1943 and the disruption and danger created by their use, information was distributed amongst Civil Defence services about their appearance. This leaflet was the first to be printed and distributed ... read more
Brighton & Hove in Battledress.
1946 1st ed. ' Brighton & Hove in Battledress ' by D.L.Murray. 126pg, largely photographic record of Brighton & Hove in the War with sections on bomb damage, Home Guard, Civil Defence, crashed aircraft, personalties, salvage and youth groups. Bomb plot to fep and rear covers. Good, clean condition with some light staining to fep and minor bubbling to cover. read more
Civil Defence matchbox cover.
Tin and celluloid matchbox cover featuring a Civil Defence badge to both sides. Slight staining and minor foxing with some corrosion the interior, otherwise in good overall condition. read more
Dig For Victory Leaflet No.7
1944ed., double sided, Dig For Victory Leaflet No.7 ' How to Make a Compost Heap '. Information required to produce manure from garden rubbish. Good, clean condition.
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National Service Lapel Badge.
Chrome and enamel, pin back, National service lapel badge for an unidentified company with the initials ' I G '. Numbered to the reverse, manufacturer marked ' Thos. Fattorini, B'ham '. Heavily used condition with wear to chrome and surface abrasions but undamaged enamel. read more
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Home Guard Lapel badge.
Gilt and enamel Home Guard lapel badge. Uncommon large design ( 40mm ) with half moon lapel fitting to reverse. Good used condition with bright gilt and some minor abrasions to enamel, scratched initials to reverse. read more
Dig for Victory Leaflet No.17 - Potato Blight.
1943ed., single sided Min. of Ag. leaflet dealing with ' potato blight ' its' diagnosis and treatment. This, second edition leaflet is unusual in the series in containing photographs. In good, used condition, with some minor tears and relatively uncommon.
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Anti-Gas Ointment, No.2.
A jar of Anti-Gas Ointment, No.2 prepared by Boots. Complete with original contents ( now crystallised ) and in good condition. read more
12th Glamorgan ( Swansea ) Home Guard Battalion Titles.
Printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder title for the 12th Glamorgan ( Swansea ) Home Guard Battalion. In excellent, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. read more