ARP Recruiting Poster/Shop Card.
ARP recruiting poster made to be displayed as a window or door card, with holes to top of card mounted poster. Part of the ARP recruiting campaign 1938/39 by the artist K.J.Petts, printed by ' J.Weiner, London '. Approx. 25cms x 38cms in used, marked condition, with some bruising to edges. Would benefit from a careful clean, priced accordingly.
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Northamptonshire Home Guard BD.
Early '40 Pat. Battledress Blouse bearing the insignia of the 12th Northamptonshire ( Northampton ) Battalion Home Guard in the form of printed ' NN12 ' shoulder insignia . Large size 16 BD to fit for 6ft to 6ft 2" with worn, indistinct label with 1940 WD inspection stamp. Lieutenant's rank to both shoulder straps with printed Home Guard shoulder titles to both arms with green lanyard to r/h sh... read more
The Advanced Auxiliary Fireman.
1943 ' The Advanced Auxiliary Fireman ' by V.J.Wilmoth. 251pgs outlining all aspects of the work of the volunteer fireman but with much of the experience of the earlier bombing campaigns referenced. Illustrated throughout with photographs, diagrams and sketches. Excellent, clean condition. read more
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Air Raid Precautions - Outline of Policy.
1938 Pamphlet marked ' Confidential ' entitled ' Air Raid Precautions - Outline of Policy ' . 16pg publication outlining the history and need and the proposed policy for air raid precautions for those who were appointed to drive the initial recruiting campaign in Autumn 1938. Drawing many of its' the lessons from the recent Spanish Civil War which it references, the publication goes on to list ... read more
Factory Service ARP badge.
Brass and enamel pinback badge featuring a generic design with the scroll ' Factory Service '. Manufacturer marked ' Miller, B'ham ' to reverse. with half-moon lapel fixing. Good, clean condition with light rubbing to gilt with some surface abrasions. read more
WW2 British Pattern Time Pencil.
WW2 British pattern time pencil as issued to Auxiliary Units. This alloy, copper and brass example has a good deal of it's original finish complete with yellow band markings indicating a 12 hour delay. These early British pattern delays are very scarce compared with later patterns and this example is complete but INERT. read more
Sealed Pattern - ARP War Service Chevrons.
Chief Inspectorate of Clothing ' Working Pattern ' more commonly known as a sealed pattern, of ' Chevrons War Service, Red on Blue, 4 Bar, A.R.P.171 '. Printed chevrons stapled to card and sealed to the reverse with a wax seal, dated 30/09/1943. read more
BBA Ltd - Engaged on National Service Lapel Badge.
Brass and enamel lapel badge worn by workers of BBA Ltd. Featuring a half moon lapel fitting to the reverse along with manufacturer's details ' Thos Fattorini, B'ham ', numbered 893. BBA Ltd were believed to be making materials for Spitfire, Hurricane and Typhoon aircraft. Good, used condition. read more
Aug.1942 ARP & AFS Review.
Vol.5 No.28 ARP & AFS Review - The Civil Defence Journal. Larger format, 33pg magazine an edition heavily featuring the British Restaurant organisation. With numerous other Civil Defence related articles ' Nationalisation of the Fire Service ', ' Principles for a Good fire Guard ' and the ' Mobile Resuscitation Units ' etc.. Numerous illustrations and contemporary related adverts. Lightly marke... read more
Comic Sheet Music - ' Some Chicken ! Some Neck ! '.
1942 Sheet music ' Some Chicken ! Some Neck ! ' .With a wartime comic cover featuring artwork by Strube and lyrics apparently inspired by Churchill's Ottawa speech. Good, used condition with slightly tattered edges. read more