LDV Instruction No.5 - Elements of Training.
1940 Dated LDV Instruction No.5 - Elements of Training, a 5pg, gate-fold leaflet emphasising key elements of training including the use of shotguns and the specialised ball ammunition. Excellent, clean condition. read more
Roman Catholic air raid injury badge.
Tin and celluloid,pinback badge carrying the slogan ' in case of injury call a Catholic priest '. Commonly worn by practising Catholics in the early part of the war concerned with the increasing liklihood of being injured in the course of an air raid. In good, used condition .
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No.9 Auxiliary Bomb Disposal Unit lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel lapel badge for the No.9 Auxiliary Bomb Disposal Unit. ABDs were created from factory volunteers who detected, reported and assisted RE bomb disposal squads in disposing of UXBs. . All of the units were incorporated into local Home Guard battalions in September 1942 where their numbers ceased to grow. This badge in good, used condition, numbered to the reverse and manufacturer... read more
WW2 Sentimental Postcard - Good-Bye, Daddy !
A typically sentimental WW2 postcard published by Bamforth as part of their ' Wartime Greetings ' series. Featuring a departing soldier with a child in his arms with the caption ' Good-bye Daddy ! God Bless ! ' Also features a poignant pencil message to the reverse.
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McMichael Radio Ltd., ARP Lapel Badge.
Gilt and enamel pin back lapel badge for McMichael Radio Ltd. ARP Services. McMichael Radio based in London and Slough were involved in varied war production but primarily receiver sections for the HF Transmitter/Receiver Type WT11 for use in tanks and other vehicles, together with aircraft Receiver Type R1125. The Company was also responsible for producing the SOE suitcase radio ( B2 Receiver ... read more
LDV Instruction No.7 Field Defences.
1940 Dated LDV Instruction No.7 Notes on Field Defences. Double sided leaflet outlining construction of trenches, shelters and weapons pits/loopholes. In good, used condition with very minor creasing etc. read more
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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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
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
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
45.00 GBP