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
WLA Hat
One of the most difficult items of WLA uniform to acquire, the official issue hat. In 35 years of collecting and dealing I have only had four examples. This provenanced example is textbook, felt body with crepe ribbon to which is attached a brass and enamel pin back badge. Interior with a small sweatband. No visible markings other than a residual tailor’s chalk cutting mark. Accompanied by a n... read more
Kent Special Constable's lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel lapel badge for Kent Special Constabulary. Half moon lapel fitting, manufacturer marked Thos.Fattorini,B'ham to the reverse. Good overall condition with light wear to the surface. read more
MTC Shoulder Title.
Embroidered cotton on wool shoulder title worn by members of the Mechanised Transport Corps. Initially formed as the MTTC in 1939 to ' train officers for various women's organisations and render any aid '. This aid was largely centred on driving and this uniformed, voluntary Corps set about aiding the various civil defence services. Following service in France the Corps was renamed the MTC in 1... read more
Hospitals Emergency Service lapel badge.
Brass and enamel, lapel badge for the 'Hospitals Emergency Service'. The Emergency Hospitals scheme was a scheme to allow better cooperation between hospitals in particular to deal with air raid casualties that may swamp local medical facilities. Half moon lapel fitting, manufacturer marked ' Thos Fattorini, B'ham '. In good, clean condition. read more
Air Raid Warden Armband - Symingtons.
Multi-piece construction armband for use by an Air Raid Warden employed by Symingtons. R & W H Symington & Co Ltd were corset manufacturers with their main factory in Market Harborough. One of their most famous creations was the Liberty Bodice. Although not marked this armband has been identified as being used by Symingtons. Uncommon. read more
City of London Special Constabulary Lapel Badge.
Brass and enamel lapel badge for a member of the City of London Special Constabulary. Half moon lapel fitting, manufacturer marked ' J.R.Gaunt,London '. read more
1554 Guard Nights - Portsmouth Electricity HG.
C1945 ' 1554 Guard Nights ' - the story of the Portsmouth Electricity Undertaking Home Guard. 40pgs history of the 17th ( Portsmouth ) Hants Battalion with b/w illustrations, rolls etc. Includes chapters on the aerial attacks of 1941. Ex IWM lib in good, clean condition. read more
WW2 Boy Scout Civil Defence Badge.
WW2 Boy Scout Civil Defence embroidered badge, introduced in 1939 and was awarded for undertaking wartime duties such as runners, ARP assistants to boy scouts aged 14 and over, it was withdrawn on 31st July 1945. Good, used condition with some loss of embroidered title. Uncommon. read more
Civil Nursing Reserve Badge.
Silver and enamel, pinback badge for a member of the Civil Nursing Reserve. The CNR was recruited initially to augment staff at hospitals during war but was later extended to provide staff for FAPs in shelters and rest centres. Maker marked ' W.J.D. B'ham ' and ' Sterling Silver ' with safety chain. Patinated overall. read more
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