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Vehicle Blackout Shield.

Vehicle Blackout Shield.

Vehicle lighting blackouts were introduced on 1st September 1939 with the Government announcing a specification and a design for the three slot shield to be made compulsory for the offside headlight only with the other light blacked out completely. This example conforms to this standard design which was manufactured by a number of makers to fit various marques of car. Use of both lights was all...  read more

Code: 11041

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What Hitler Wants - Penguin Special.

What Hitler Wants - Penguin Special.

1939 ' What Hitler Wants ' by E.O.Lorimer. An examination of Mein Kampf outlining what has happened and what is expected of Hitler via an examination of his writings.
Penguin Specials were books focused around current international political issues, and with the shadow of the approaching world war very evident to many people, they proved to be immensely popular and were published through...  read more

Code: 11040

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Mrs Churchills' Aid to Russia Flag Day emblem.

Mrs Churchills' Aid to Russia Flag Day emblem.

Paper emblem given in return for a donation to Mrs Churcills' Aid to Russia Fund, designed to be worn in the buttonhole. Formed in 1942 the fund went onto provide food, vehicles and supplies that went towards Russias war effort. In good overall condition with some creasing.
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Code: 11037

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Comic Postcard - All Quiet on the Western Front.

Comic Postcard - All Quiet on the Western Front.

Comic postcard featuring a popular wartime children theme, this example entitled ' All Quiet on the Western Front '. Postally used, good, used condition with light marking including an over frank.
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Code: 11035

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Wartime lightbulb.

Wartime lightbulb.

New, old stock ' Mazda ' lightbulb. 240V Photo-Flood bulb contained in original packaging with a double war economy savage slogan. In working order but seek advice before use.
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Code: 11034

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Air Raid Wardens' Post Sign.

Air Raid Wardens' Post Sign.

Cast, chromed Air Raid Wardens' Post sign. 80mm x 130mm approx. Good, used condition, some loss of paint finish and glue residue to reverse.  read more

Code: 11032

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W.V.S. in Kent.

W.V.S. in Kent.

C1945 ' W.V.S. in Kent ' by J.D.Lewis and printed by the Kent Messenger. 117pgs outlining the work of the W.V.S. in Kent during the War from A.R.P. to volunteer car pools. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs with rolls of honour and listings of Centre Organisers in Kent. Good, clean condition, slight sunning to boards.  read more

Code: 11031

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Boxed ARP Lamps.

Boxed ARP Lamps.

2 x No68 ARP lamps in their original box. Hooded lamps made by Lucas with manufacturer's mark to hood. Some very minor storage marking, otherwise in excellent working condition. Carton in slightly a/f condition with rusting of staples, minor rips and bruising but with partial pricing stamp to one end.
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Code: 11029

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Panic

Panic

1941 ' Panic ' by C.D.Freeman & D.Cooper. 40pg extract from the larger work ' the Road to Bordeaux ' by the same authors, a study of the fall of France. In one section entitled ' Panic ' they examine the behaviour of the French civilian population during the invasion and how their actions contributed to the defeat of France. Intended as a warning, one of many titles intended to stiffen resolve....  read more

Code: 11028

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ARP Recruiting Leaflet.

ARP Recruiting Leaflet.

Early ARP recruiting leaflet. Featuring bold graphics, leaflet opens to give a list of ARP duties with their requirements and and an explanation of those duties. Manchester National Service Office details stamped to reverse. Has been folded and has some light marking but uncommon.  read more

Code: 11027

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