The Market Square - The Story of the Food Ration Book.
1997 reprint of the scarce wartime title ' The Market Square - The Story of the Food Ration Book 1940 - 1944 '. 62pgs which outlines the issue of each subsequent series of ration books explaining their design and use. Includes appendices listing variations and dates of ration changes, points variations and the issue of National products. Good used condition. read more
Comic Postcard - A.R.P.
Comic postcard, part of Valentine's ' Chummy ' series, with an A.R.P. theme. Posted to a Chelmsford address in 1941. Good, used condition with some creasing.
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1941 Ration Book R.B.4.
1941 RB.1/4 General Ration Book. This is the fourth issue ration book, issued in 1941 from the Coulsdon & Purley food office, the second page contains instructions on how to use the book. As usual with most ration books some coupons clipped and or cancelled, covers lightly marked through use.
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On National Service Lapel Badge.
Gilt and enamel, pinback lapel badge for wear by employees of an unknown company engaged on war work. Manufacturer marked ' Thos.Fattorini, B'ham ' to the reverse. Deeply patinated with minor surface abrasions but otherwise undamaged. read more
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Home Guard Instruction - No.26 1941 - Miscellaneous Notes.
5pg, gatefold pamphlet ' Home Guard Instruction No.26 - 1941 Miscellaneous Notes '. One of the regular instructions and updates issued by the War Office giving information and instruction to the Home Guard on subjects not covered by exsisting publications, .300 Browning MG, Northover Projector, American ammunition etc. In good, clean condition with minor creasing. read more
Fire Force 10 NFS helmet.
1941 dated MkII raw edged helmet by Briggs Motor Bodies with a size 7 MkII liner by the same manufacturer. This example is badged for a member of NFS No.10 Fire Force. No.10 Fire Force covered Louth and surrounding Lincolnshire area including Grimsby. Helmet in good, used condition with manufacturer's markings clearly stamped to rim and to liner, usual scuffs and marks from use, owner's number ... read more
11th Westmorland Battalion Home Guard titles.
Printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder title for the 11th Westmorland ( Kendal ) Battalion, good, clean condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Uncommon combination.
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Momento of the Royal Visit to Hull August 1941.
1941, 20pg brochure detailing the royal visit by the King and Queen to the City of Hull in August 1941. With a dedication by the Chief Warden, this largely pictorial title shows their Majesties inspecting the CD forces and the damage inflicted to the City throughout 1940 and 1941 with the most recent heavy raid the previous month. Good condition with some marking and creasing to covers. Uncommon. read more
King's Own Regt. P.O.W. Comforts Committee Lapel Badge.
Silver gilt and enamel, pin back lapel badge for the King's Own Regiment Prisoner of War Comforts Committee. Handsome badge in the regimental colours for use by those providing comforts for troops of this regiment languishing in POW camps. Excellent, bright condition, no damage but has an enamel flaw at 9 O'clock. read more
Chart of War Gases.
1943 amended reprint, ' Chart of War Gases ' issued by the Ministry of Home Security. 6 pg folded card format listing gases and their various properties and effects. Excellent, clean condition.
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