Civil Defence Beret /Cap badge.
Cloth CD badge introduced post 1943 after the metal ARP badge ceased manufacture and issue. Designed primarily for use on the beret, the embroidered version was not official issue but it's use was widespread. This example in excellent, unused, condition. read more
Home Guard Info. Circular No.38.
1943, 4pg Home Guard Information Circular No.35, one of the regular stream of circulars updating the Home Guard on all aspects of Home Guard life. This particular example deals with subjects as diverse as respirator spectacles to house to house fighting. Good, overall condition, some minor creasing. 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 with residual green band markings indicating 4 - 6 hours delay. These early British pattern delays are very scarce compared with later patterns and this example is complete but INERT. read more
Home Guard Lapel badge.
Home Guard lapel badge variation by Lambournes, B'ham. Slightly rough finished but bright gilt and undamaged enamel. Manufacturer marked to reverse. read more
Birthday Card - Black Market subject.
Birthday card produced by Raphael Tuck & Sons with a black market subject. Clean, unused condition. These wartime subject cards are surprisingly uncommon.
POSTFREE within UK read more
After the Raid Leaflet - London Edition.
1940 ed. gate fold leaflet issued by the London Region of the Ministry of Home Security ' After the Raid '. Outlines advice on war damage, food, shelter and tracing relatives. In good used condition with light marking and a pin hole. Less common than the regional edition.
POSTFREE within UK read more
Essex Home Guard Battledress.
'40 Pat. Battledress Blouse bearing the insignia of the 4th Essex ( Romford ) Battalion Home Guard in the form of printed ' ESX4 ' shoulder insignia . Large size 13 BD to fit for 5ft 11" to 6ft with worn, label indicating manufacture by Dunlop Rubber Co.Ltd with 1942 WD inspection stamp. Sergeant's rank stripes with embroidered Home Guard shoulder titles to both arms and printed War service c... read more
Rescue Party Leader Helmet.
1939 dated MkII helmet by unknown maker ' H.S.Z ' worn by a rescue party leader. Overpainted white with black ' R ' to front and rear with clear evidence of an earlier diamond to the front . Size 7 MkI liner by Helmets Ltd dated 1939. Excellent, clean condition. read more
York City Police Auxiliary Messenger lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel York City Police Auxiliary Messenger lapel badge. Half moon fitting to reverse, numbered ' 46 '. Slightly tired condition but uncommon. read more
CD Training Pamphlet No.5 - Decontamination Technique.
1943 2nd ed. CD Training Pamphlet No.5 - Modifications in Decontamination Technique. 10pg pamphlet outlining the latest thinking re. decontamination. Good, clean condition with light rusting to staples. Uncommon read more