Fire Force 4 NFS helmet.

1939 dated MkII helmet by Joseph Sankey & Sons with a size 7 MkII, 1939 dated liner by Helmets Ltd. This example is badged for a member of NFS No.4 Fire Force. No.4 Fire Force covered Leeds and surrounding area. Helmet in excellent, used condition with manufacturer's markings clearly stamped to rim and to liner.
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Code: 10806

Wartime pack - Newey's hooks and eyes.

New old stock Newey's hooks and eyes mounted on card, the reverse printed ' War-Time Pack '. Good condition with card bumped and bruised, one hook and eye missing.  read more

Code: 10805

Ministry of Food - Queen's Messenger lapel badge.

Silver and enamel, pin back lapel badge worn by members of the Ministry of Food Queen's Messngers. Following the experiences in the aftermath of the heavy bombing raids of 1940-41, mobile relief columns were formed containing canteen vans, mobile kitchens and water bowsers. Drawing staff largely from the WVS, each convoy consisted of twelve vehicles and fifty volunteers who were entitled to wea...  read more

Code: 10804

ENSA Shoulder Title.

Shoulder title for the Entertainments National Service Association or ENSA , an organisation set up in 1939 by Basil Dean and Leslie Henson to provide entertainment for British armed forces personnel during World War II. ENSA operated as part of the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes. This title was worn by full time uniformed officials and artists when in uniform.  read more

Code: 10801

The Fire-Party's Handbook.

C1941 ' The Fire-Party's Handbook ' by R.F.Reynolds and others. 16pgs dealing with the specific threat posed by the incendiary bomb and the actions needed to combat them. Illustrated throughout with sketches and diagrams. Excellent clean condition with very light fading.  read more

Code: 10800

' It Came to Our Door ': Plymouth in World War II

1946 3rd ed. ' It Came to Our Door ' Plymouth in World War II by H. P. Twyford. 151pgs the text presents a first-hand eyewitness account of Plymouth in World War II by Western Morning News/Evening Herald war correspondent Pat Twyford. Illustrated with b/w plates and honours and awards appendix. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 10798

LDV Instruction No.9 Grenades.

1940ed. LDV Instruction No.9 Grenades, 8pg pamphlet on the identification, storage and use of grenades with particular emphasis on the No.36. Excellent, clean condition with very minor rust bleed from the staples.  read more

Code: 10797

Morrison Shelter Warning Flyer.

1942 dated small flyer or insert issuing a warning about the importance of attaching the side panels to the shelter. Excellent, clean condition.
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Code: 10794

Salvage Steward's plastic lapel badge.

Ministry of Supply Salvage Steward's plastic, pinback badge. Introduced from 1942 for part-time stewards appointed by local authorities to oversee the efficient collection of salvageable materials such as scrap metal, cardboard, paper etc. Good clean undamaged example, maker marked to reverse F&G ( Fraser & Glass ).  read more

Code: 10793

Fire-Bomb Fighting Manual.

1941 1st ed. ' Fire-Bomb Fighting ' by G.W.Underdown. 15pgs dealing with the specific threat by the incendiary bomb illustrated with sketches and b/w photographs. One of a plethora of privately published leaflets produced on ARP topics, striking cover. Good, used condition with some staple bleed and light marking. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 10791