Belt Leather - Home Guard Pattern.
Home Guard Pattern leather belt. Clearly based on the Mounted Services' Bandolier Equipment, this pattern of belt was made specifically for the Home Guard and required the HG Patt. Web sleeve to enable the use of braces and pouches ( SEE item 9221 ). This example distinctly manufacturer marked and dated, will fit a 30" - waist. Good,used supple condition. read more
Forest of Arden War Weapons Week badge.
25mm tin and celluloid lapel badge probably given for a donation to the Forest of Arden War Weapons Week which was held in April 1941. Good, clean condition and one of the less frequently encountered. read more
ARP Recruitment Leaflet.
Uncommon A4, double sided recruiting flyer for ARP services, probably pre-war. Photographic covers offering the choices ' Chaos ' ' Security ' and the options for the various ARP services to the interior. Good, clean condition read more
Home Guard Issue Shotgun Cartridges - Solid Ball.
WD 12 Bore shotgun cartridges widely issued to the Home Guard in an effort to make a shotgun a more effective weapon by making a heavier projectile load. These cartridges were 12 bore spherical ball cartridges which were loaded with a single 16 bore lead ball. Being undersized this allowed it to pass through a choked barrel without damage. They are clearly broad arrow marked to the side of the ... read more
Printed Civil Defence Messenger Shoulder titles.
A pair of printed gold on blue ' Messenger ' shoulder titles. The Messenger title was one of those titles authorised in December 1941. These examples in uncut condition as issued. read more
War Cookery Leaflet No.7 ' Soups '.
War Cookery Leaflet No.7 ' Soups '. As with the rest of this series gives a number of simple and practical tips on the making of nourishing soups and some unusual ingredients. Good, used condition with some light marking. read more
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Borough of Ilford A.R.P. Casualty Services enamel sign.
305mm x 90mm enamel sign for the Borough of Ilford A.R.P. Casualty Services. Early enamel sign by " Chromo " of Wolverhampton the prolific manufacturers of enamelled iron. Whilst the sign has corrosion to the edges and some stress marks it is still a scarce and desirable example. read more
B.A.Co.Ltd A.R.P. Armband.
Solidly constructed, multi-piece armband for a member of the Fire detail of the B.A.Co. Ltd A.R.P. organisation. This has been linked to the Bristol Aeroplane Company which was based in various locations in and around Bristol. Good, used condition with some minor snagging, identity label sewn to the interior. read more
ARP Training Bulletin No.1
1943ed. Min. of Home Security ARP Training Bulletin No.1. 21pg pamphlet giving updates and new information regarding all subjects of ARP including helmet markings, incendiary bombs, detector paint and ARP for animals. Illustarated with some sketches, diagrams and graphs. In good, clean condition with some minor marking. read more
Kent Home Guard lapel badge.
Brass and enamel lapel badge for membership of the Kent Home Guard. Horseshoe lapel fitting to the reverse with manufacturer's details ' H.W.Miller B'ham '. In good bright, slightly dusty condition. read more