Wartime Sylvan Soap Flakes.
Large box, including contents, of ' Sylvan Flakes ' washing powder with salvage slogan to the side. N.O.S. and in generally good condition with some minor bruising and rubbing. read more
M.A.P. Swordfish Badge.
Die-struck, pin back badge issued by the Ministry of Aircraft Production on the cessation of Swordfish production in 1944. Manufactured by Walker & Hall Ltd., of Sheffield, these badges were presented to everyone involved in the production of Swordfish. The first badges were presented to Winston Churchill and Sir Stafford Cripps of the M.A.P. Good, clean condition. Uncommon. read more
Make do and Mend Leaflet No.4
C1944ed. Make do and Mend Leaflet No.4 ' What Mothers Can do to Save Buying New '. Part of the Board of Trades' Make Do and Mend Campaign, this leaflet offered advice on reinforcing and looking after various items of clothing in order to prolong their life. In used condition with some minor creasing, edge nibbling etc. read more
Exeter Cathedral - 1942 and After.
1947 ' Exeter Cathedral - 1942 and After '. 58pgs outlining the effects of the Baedekker raids of April and May 1942 including illustrations of the damage. Also includes the ARP arrangements adopted earlier in the War. Good, used condition. read more
County of Bedford Special Constable Lapel Badge.
Chrome and enamel lapel badge for a County of Bedford Special Constable. Large size ( 25mm ) lapel with horseshoe fitting to reverse, numbered and manufacturer marked ' Thos.Fattorini, B'ham '. Good, bright condition. read more
Hong Kong ARP Warden's Badge.
ARP badges of the same design as those issued in the UK were issued in several overseas territories. Each area would add their own scroll below with the name of the locality, in this case Hong Kong. Silver, pin back construction with Birmingham hallmarks for 1938 and maker marked ' J.R.Gaunt & Sons '. Good, lightly patinated condition and scarce. read more
The Hawker Platoon.
C1945 ' The Hawker Platoon ' - a history of ' E ' Company 53rd Surrey Battalion Home Guard. This unit was made up of engineers and draughtsmen employed in the Experimental Design Office of Hawker Aircraft. 78pgs illustrated with maps and cartoons. Good clean condition with nibbling of cards covers. Uncommon. read more
' Utility ' Stockings.
Pair of N.O.S. ' Utility ' stockings. Clearly marked with the CC41 symbol and ' very slightly imperfect '. Excellent condition. read more
Home Guard Humour.
C1945 ' Home Guard Humour - During Four and a Half Years '. 32 pgs filled with jokes and cartoons. Good, used condition with light rusting of staples. read more
War Emergency Pack ' Jiffy Dyes '.
Small pack of ' Jiffy Dyes ' made by Drummer Dyes. Marked ' War Emergency Pack ' to top corner, complete with contents. Slightly grubby condition. read more