Decontamination Party Helmet.

1939 dated Mk II helmet by unknown maker for use by members of Decontamination teams. Mk I,1939 dated size 7 liner by BMB ( Briggs Motor Bodies ). Signs of a contemporary overpaint. Good, used condition with some light abrasions commensurate with use.  read more

Code: 13596

Utility Furniture Catalogue.

Scarce Feb1945, Board of Trade, Utility Furniture Catalogue. 16pg card covered catalogue illustrated throughout with the styles of furniture available under the new ' Utility ' scheme. With an introduction by Hugh Dalton who oversaw the introduction of the scheme, there are also comprehensive guidelines as to the qualifications to obtaining permits for purchase.
In good, used condition w...  read more

Code: 13595

Civil Defence at War.

1941ed. ' Civil Defence at War ' by Mrs Anthony Billingham ( CD Ambulance Service ) . Part of the Britain at War series, the 72pgs cover all aspects of the Civil Defence services with b/w photographs throughout and a striking colour dust wrapper. In better than average condition for this title with some minor wear to d/w.  read more

Code: 13594

London County Council Armband.

White cotton ' LCC ' London County Council armband. This type of armband is commonly seen worn by teachers involved in the various evacuation schemes. It was also on occasion issued to the council employees involved in official wartime duties such as fire watching etc. Good, used condition, with some marking, staining etc.  read more

Code: 13593

Comic Postcard - Petrol Rationing.

Comic postcard featuring the work of the artist Mabel Lucie Attwell and one of her trademark children with a petrol rationing theme. Postally used 1940 with bumped corner but otherwise in good, used condition.
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Code: 13592

The Animals Go Too Children's Book.

C1940 40pg book concerning the plight of animals in the war aimed at a children's audience. Large numbers of b/w photographs accompanied by appropriate poems and doggerel. However, notable for some plates showing animal ARP work. Good, overall condition with some marking and a creased cover.  read more

Code: 13591

Woman Home Guard Auxiliary Certificate.

Approx 16 x 20cms certificate given in appreciation of service as a Home Guard Auxiliary. These certificates are not common when you appreciate that there were only 32,000 Women auxiliaries compared with nearly 2 million men in the Home Guard.
This two-colour certificate was issued to Miss N.M.Holbrook and is in good condition with some minor marking and one small hole.  read more

Code: 13590

Royal Naval Volunteer Wireless Reserve Lapel Badge.

Originally created by the Admiralty in 1935 as the RN Wireless Auxiliary Reserve to organise those in the the Naval reserves who specialised in wireless operation. Often amateur radio hams, members received no uniform but were to hold themselves ready for mobilisation in the event of war. Regularised in early 1939 and renamed RNVWR this lapel badge was issued shortly after . Manufacturer marked...  read more

Code: 13589

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 foxing to spine and cover. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 13588

Home Guard Fieldcraft Manual.

2nd, 1942ed of the Home Guard Fieldcraft Manual by Major John Langdon-Davies. This manual concentrates on concealment and camouflage and how to use natural cover. 173pgs including chapters on night training, sniper suits, concealment from the air and a 'reception for airborne troops'. Langdon-Davies was a British author and journalist. He was a war correspondent during the Spanish Civil War and...  read more

Code: 13587