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Clyde River Patrol Lapel Badge.

Clyde River Patrol Lapel Badge.

Chrome and enamel lapel badge for the Clyde River Patrol. The Clyde River Patrol operated in shifts, searching the Clyde for mines and patrolling the docks. Its 14 launches were manned by volunteers from the Northern Yacht Club, under the command of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Resisting attempts of a takeover by the Home Guard the CRP remained independent throughout the War during which ...  read more

Code: 10567

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Wartime National Savings Voluntary Worker Armband.

Wartime National Savings Voluntary Worker Armband.

Two colour, printed Wartime National Savings Voluntary Worker armband. Probably worn by a volunteer collector or savings scheme administrator when the armband or armlet signified a badge of authority. Scarce.
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Code: 10566

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Burton Upon Trent AFS Breast badge.

Burton Upon Trent AFS Breast badge.

Embroidered cotton on wool AFS Burton Upon Trent breast badge. In good overall condition with obvious indications of having been removed from a uniform.  read more

Code: 10564

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The Complete Lewis Gunner.

The Complete Lewis Gunner.

1941ed. 'The Complete Lewis Gunner' 76pg, illustrated manual by Gale & Polden giving a complete breakdown on the Lewis machine gun and it's operation. Illustrated throughout with diagrams, photographs and fold-out plates. In good, used condition with some marking and rubbing to covers.  read more

Code: 10563

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Worcestershire Volunteer Agricultural Camp Lapel Badge.

Worcestershire Volunteer Agricultural Camp Lapel Badge.

Brass and enamel, pin back badge for use by members of the Volunteer Agricultural Camps held in Worcestershire. The VACs were set up as part of the Dig for Victory campaign where volunteers were treated to a working holiday particularly at harvest time. Good, used condition with light surface abrasions and one enamel flaw.  read more

Code: 10558

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Wm Brown & Co. ARP badge.

Wm Brown & Co. ARP badge.

Brass and enamel ARP badge intended for wear by employees of Wm Brown & Co., who are believed to have been a Glasgow engineering firm. Featuring an attractive deco design, this large, 34mm badge is in good, used condition with some surface abrasions. Button hole, half moon fitting to reverse, manufacturer marked ' Thos Fattorini ' to reverse.  read more

Code: 10555

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Vehicles of the Home Guard.

Vehicles of the Home Guard.

1st 2001 Vehicles of the Home Guard (Through the Lens Series) by Martin F. Mace. 32 pages, illustrated through out giving an overview of the numerous, highly inventive, often armoured vehicles employed by the HG throughout the War. New stock.
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Code: 10553

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Coventry Civil Defence title.

Coventry Civil Defence title.

Embroidered gold on blue, cotton, Wartime Coventry Civil Defence area title. Similar in design to the later post-war area titles the wartime examples are distinguishable by being embroidered on heavy duty cotton and finished with a merrow edging stitch. In good used condition.
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Code: 10549

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Fire Guard MKII Helmet with Eye Shield.

Fire Guard MKII Helmet with Eye Shield.

Standard MkII helmet with a 1939 dated, size 7 liner by Briggs Motor Bodies with attached eye shield/face guard. Face guard is held in place by two long springs clamped to the side of the helmet by two brackets which also allows the guard to be lifted and retained to the rear of the helmet. The shield has six countered slots backed by mesh to allow for a large as field of vision as possible but...  read more

Code: 10546

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The Tinkers of Elstow  - The Story of Elstow Ordnance Factory.

The Tinkers of Elstow - The Story of Elstow Ordnance Factory.

2nd 1946 ' The Tinkers of Elstow ' by H.E.Bates. 50pgs outlining the wartime history of Elstow Ordnance Factory in Bedfordshire, ROF 16, which was engaged in shell filling under the management of J.Lyons of cornerhouse fame. H. E. Bates, was an English writer and author. His best-known works include Love for Lydia and The Darling Buds of May. Good, clean condition with some marking to fabric co...  read more

Code: 10545

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