Original W.L.A. Jumper.
Knitted wool jumper by Healthguard for use by the Women's Land Army. Rayon label to waist indicating manufacturer and size, 5, and dated 1944 with tape reinforced seams. Excellent condition, in pretty much perfect condition. A rare opportunity to acquire an original example in such excellent condition. read more
Northover Projector Drill round.
Solid rubber drill round for the Northover Projector. Weighing nearly 1.5lbs this drill projector was designed for loading and firing practice with the Northover Projector. Originally painted bright red, for ease of discovery, this example has approx.20% remaining and has the wording ' Northover Projector Drill Projectile ' in relief to the base. In good, used condition this example has not bee... read more
National Savings Voluntary Worker Armband.
Printed ' National Savings Campaign Voluntary Worker ' armband as used by street collectors and campaign workers. Good, used condition. read more
3rd Fife Home Guard Titles.
Printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder title set for the 3rd Fife ( Anstruther ) Battalion as issued for wear on the battledress or greatcoat. Good, used, condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform and uncommon. read more
N.A.R.P.A.C. booklet.
Early war booklet issued by N.A.R.P.A.C. ( National A.R.P. for Animals Committee ) ' Wartime Aids for all Animal Owners '. 29pgs outlining the protection of animals from bombs and gas in both urban and farm situations. Illustrated with diagrams and plans. Good, used condition with some marking to covers. read more
ARP Fire Watcher lapel badge.
Large ( 40mm ) and impressive chrome and enamel lapel badge for a Fire Watcher, part of an unknown company, R&M, A.R.P. team. Half moon lapel fitting to reverse with manufacturer's details for ' Thos.Fattorini, B'ham ' with a scratched, presumably an issue number. Generally good condition with some stress marks to enamel and one section of missing enamel to the bottom of the badge. read more
Chippity Cuckoo
1st. 1944 ' Chippity Cuckoo ' by Edith M. Bell, illustrated by Hilda Boswell. 40pgs children's storybook with allusions to the war throughout the different stories. Illustrations throughout. Good, clean condition with some light marking to boards. read more
ENSA lapel badge.
Enamelled lapel badge for the Entertainments National Service Association or ENSA , an organisation set up in 1939 by Basil Dean and Leslie Henson to provide entertainment for British armed forces personnel during World War II. ENSA operated as part of the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes. Pin back fitting to reverse. Good, clean condition with a small enamel flaw at 5 o'clock position. read more
Wartime Pin-Up Postcard.
Part of Valentine's ' Chic ' series of pin-ups entitled ' When things get hot - Keep cool ! ' British pin-up postcards are comparatively scarce, the posting public preferring less racy topics unless hidden under a veil of humour. Postally used with some creasing.
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ADGB Instructions for Observer Posts 1938.
1938ed. Air Defence of Great Britain ' Instructions for Observer Corps '. 15pgs outlining the methods of observing and spotting and the duties of an Observer Post which formed an integral part of the reporting organisation that existed during the Battle of Britain. Heavily used with rubbing, creasing and various marks but scarce. read more