Chief Warden's Hemet.

White painted MkII helmet featuring slightly oversized markings for a Chief Warden. Indistinct manufacturer's markings to the rim and fitted with a size 6 3/4 MkII, 1940 dated liner marked ' C.C.L.' which could be representative of a number of companies including Christy & Co., Civic Company or Charles Collet Ltd. Generally good condition with some abrasions and some corrosion staining. Interio...  read more

Code: 13565

WLA Timber Corps beret badge.

The Timber Corps was a seperate part of the WLA formed in 1942, wearing the same uniform as the WLA but with the addition of a beret with a distinctive and unique badge. By 1946 some 6000 women had served in the woods, forests and timber mills helping to replace drafted timber workers and to help to accomodate the extra demand for timber.
This plastic badge is in good, used condition com...  read more

Code: 13564

Patriotic LDV recruiting pencil.

Highly unusual and uncommon pencil designed either as a recruiting tool or just a patriotic item. Produced by Chambers of Nottingham and featuring stylised parachutists and the motto: " Home Guard " give them " L.D.V. ". good, used condition.  read more

Code: 13563

ARP - WVS Recruitment poster.

1938 ARP poster featuring a striking photo-montage image for the recruitment for the Women's Voluntary Services. Produced for H.M.S.O. by the artist Davies and printed by Josh & Cross, London. Excellent, clean condition with some very minor creases.  read more

Code: 13562

Fieldcraft and Stealth manual.

One of the Gale & Polden Training Series this 1943ed. by Lt.Col N.A.D.Armstrong uses 58pgs to illustrate the methods of tactical movement using fieldcraft. Illustrated throughout with diagrams and b/w photographs featuring HG personnel this example in good used condition with some light marking to covers and scuffing to spine.  read more

Code: 13561

Royal Arsenal Woolwich lapel badge

Gilt and brass lapel badge for employees of the Royal Arsenal Woolwich in South London. Half moon lapel fitting to reverse, numbered and manufacturer marked ' T&S Ltd, B'ham '. Excellent, clean condition with bright, fresh gilding.  read more

Code: 13560

Gas - A Synopsis of defence Against.

1938 ' Gas - A Synopsis of defence Against ' by John Fenton. 58pgs covering all types of gases, their properties and their effects. Includes sections on refuge rooms, decontamination, respirators etc. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 13559

Emergency Hospital Scheme Stretcher Bearer.

White metal and enamel for a volunteer stretcher bearer recruited in the Emergency Hospital Scheme. Anticipating a need for increased numbers of stretcher bearers, hospitals were given permission to recruit volunteers. Sanctioned in April 1940, volunteers were issued with overalls and a year later badges and numbered 25,000 by the end of the War. Half moon lapel fitting to reverse, manufacturer...  read more

Code: 13558

Comic Postcard - Austerity.

Comic postcard featuring the work of the artist ' Dinah ' and one of her trademark children portraying a make do and mend dress and a clothes ration book. Postally unused, with patriotic Churchillian exhortation to reverse. Some light marking.
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Code: 13557

Civil Defence Heavy Rescue Titles.

Pair of CD, printed, gold on blue ' Heavy Rescue ' shoulder titles. In excellent, unissued condition.  read more

Code: 13556