East Suffolk Youth Service Squad lapel badge.
Brass and enamel lapel badge for the East Suffolk Youth Service . Before the creation of the various pre service organisations, many local authorities sought to involve young people working for the war effort. This badge made by H.W. Miller, B'ham was a visible recognition of youth National Service. In good, used condition, read more
Civil Defence Battledress Blouse (Rescue Austerity).
An example of the CD Battledress Blouse (Rescue Austerity) pattern ' 59A '. This example has the CD breast badge to the l/h pocket, 4 year War Service chevrons to one sleeve and a wound badge to the other but no other insignia, a not untypical occurrence amongst Rescue squads. The Blouse is a size No.8 - Height 5'5" - 5'6", Breast 41"-43" and Waist 39"-41" and produced by Barrymores. Interesti... read more
Aug.1944 ARP & AFS Review.
Vol.9 No.52 ARP & AFS Review - The Civil Defence Journal. Smaller format, 41pg magazine featuring an iconic image of a V1 detonating in London. With numerous Civil Defence related articles ' Fly-Bombs and the First Aider ', ' Shelter Hygiene ' and the ' Role of the Home Guard in Civil Defence ' etc.. Numerous illustrations and contemporary related adverts. Lightly marked covers with some light... read more
Production During Air Raids Lapel Badge.
Chrome and enamel, pin back label badge given to employees of the Telephone Manufacturing Company of Norwood, South London for continuing production under air raid conditions. Given as a mark of appreciation and accompanied by a certificate this unusual badge recognises the role of employees maintaining production in the face of hugely disruptive air raids. Numbered to the reverse and manufactu... read more
Bicycle Lamp Blackout Mask.
N.O.S. bicycle lamp blackout mask contained in it's original envelope. The mask was designed to be introduced in front of the lens of the standard bicycle lamp, the envelope in which it was contained was also designed to be cut out in order to act as a diffuser. The mask has some very minor rusting which has bled through to the envelope which remains sealed with the second image showing a typic... read more
Civilian First Aid for War Wounded.
1940 ' Civilian First Aid for War Wounded ' by Douglas Lindsay. 89pgs with diagrams and sketches outlining the potential treatment for injuries produced by air attack with many lessons drawn from the Spanish Civil War. Slightly grubby but in good , used condition. read more
Metrovick ARP Lapel Badge.
Chrome and enamel lapel badge for wear by Metrovick ARP personnel. Half-moon lapel fittings to reverse.
Metropolitan Vickers or Metrovick were heavily involved in wartime aircraft manufacture particularly Lancasters and produced 1080 of the type by wars end.
Good, used condition with some sub surface enamel darkening and wear to high points. read more
Emergency Ration Card R.B.7
1940 issue Emergency Ration Card R.B.7. Designed to provide coupons sufficient for a weeks rations for one person they were issued where ration books were lost or destroyed or for periods where normal ration books were not to be used. This example issued to a Birmingham address and has some clipped and cancelled coupons and is in good, used condition. Uncommon. read more
1943 Ed. Cycling Magazine.
Sept 22 1943 edition of ' Cycling ' magazine. Featuring wartime themed covers and a number of articles including 'War-Time Cycle Lighting Regulations ' and ' Holiday Cycling '. Good, clean condition with light marking and creasing.
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The Times Newspaper ARP Lapel Badge.
20mm Silvered white metal and enamel lapel badge for employees of the Times newspaper engaged on ARP duties, one of a number of colour variations. Lapel fitting to the reverse, excellent, clean condition.
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