Wartime Barlova Malted Drink Tin.
Tin for ' Barlova ' a blend of Malt, Milk & Egg. Displaying classic wartime economy traits with direct printing onto tin and spidering common to many wartime tins. Information panel indicating the ' war emergency measures ' undertaken. In good, clean condition with some abrasions etc. read more
Radnorshire War Weapons Week lapel badge.
25mm tin and celluloid, pin back lapel badge produced in aid of the Radnorshire War Weapons Week May 12-19th 1941. Probably given in exchange for a donation to the fund and in good, used condition with some light corrosion to reverse. Manufactured by Thos. Fattorini, B'ham. read more
National Identity Card with Endorsement - Warden.
Three part National Identity card as issued to many of those involved in Home Front services such as the Home Guard and Civil Defence. Differing from the standard National ID card in having an extra panel with a physical description and room for a photograph of the carrier. Indication of the organisation and occupation are also allowed for.
This example is for a male ARP Warden Edwin J .... read more
Home Guard Armband.
Standard, printed Home Guard armband on general issue from late 1940. Issued in lieu of uniform and or other insignia the armband saw continued service throughout the war. In good, used condition with some light marking. read more
Child's Ration Book.
July.1943 R.B.2 /6 ( Child ) Ration Book issued from the North Wales Food Office. With the usual missing and cut coupons and retailers details to the inside. In good, used condition with some foxing to covers, creasing etc. Children's ration books tend to be a lot scarcer than their adult equivalents. read more
Civil Defence Printed Ambulance titles.
Pair of gold on blue, printed Ambulance shoulder titles to be worn by Civl Defence personnel. In good, unused condition with a small amount of paper residue to reverse. read more
26.00 GBP
National ARP for Animals Armband.
Printed, coated calico, armband for wear by an Animal Guard of the National ARP for Animals or NARPAC. NARPAC was the acronym for the National Air Raid Protection for Animals Committee'. This was described officially as an 'animal lovers' voluntary wartime organisation that looked after the welfare of animals in time of war. Animal Guards provided ARP coverage for domestic animals. Originally i... read more
Atlas of Air-Raid Injuries
1944ed. ' Atlas of Air-Raid Injuries '. 22pg, atlas of full-colour plates depicting the type of injuries likely to be encountered by casualty services in the aftermath of an air raid. Using a mixture of fake and real images to produce a gory guide. Lightly marked covers, has been folded. read more
ARP ' Butterfly Brand ' Sealing Tape.
Tin with contents of ' Butterfly Brand ' ARP Sealing Tape. Intended to be used to make rooms gasproof by sealing all joints etc., they were later rebranded for use as window reinforcement against flying glass. Good, used condition with stained label. Interestingly the tin has been remanufactured from an ' OXO ' cube tin as evidenced by the printing to the interior. read more
W.J.A.C. ' Spitfire ' Cap badge.
Embroidered on wool, ' Spitfire ' cap badge for use on the grey field service cap worn by members of the Women's Junior Air Corps. Good, used condition and uncommon. read more