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J&S Essential War Work Lapel Badge.

J&S Essential War Work Lapel Badge.

Chrome and enamel , pinback badge for J&S Essential War Work . The J&S in this case is believed to be a Leicester firm of Jones & Shipman Machine Tools well known not only for their specialist precision tools but also a wide ranger of ordinary and precision drills and a number of grinding machines. Numbered to the reverse with manufacturer's details of ' Thos. Fattorini, B'ham. In excellent, us...  read more

Code: 10431

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Luss Detachment, 1st Dumbarton Home Guard Badge.

Luss Detachment, 1st Dumbarton Home Guard Badge.

Printed cotton rectangle featuring the family arms of the Colquhouns who owned much of the land on the western side of Loch Lomond including the village of Luss. As many of the inhabitants of the family owned village worked on the estate, the platoon emanating from the village adopted the family's arms in their honour. this example in excellent, unissued condition.  read more

Code: 10430

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The Big Test - Story of the Girl Guides in WW2.

The Big Test - Story of the Girl Guides in WW2.

1st 1947 ' The Big Test - Story of the Girl Guides in the World War ' by Catherine Christian pub.by the GirlGuides Association. 112pgs inc b/w photographs showing the work of the Girl Guides during WW2. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 10429

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American Eagle Club Volunteer's Badge.

American Eagle Club Volunteer's Badge.

mpressive gilt and enamel, pinback badge for the American Eagle Club. Worn by British volunteers and staff of the club which was situated in Charing Cross Road. Opened in December 1940 as the first club for Americans in London it was taken over by the American Red Cross in 1942. Some of these badges are encountered with the name of the volunteer engraved to the reverse. Excellent, bright condit...  read more

Code: 10426

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Defence - The Services' Magazine & Home Guard Monthly - June 44

Defence - The Services' Magazine & Home Guard Monthly - June 44

June 1944ed of the Home Guard Monthly with articles on ' the Story of a Yorkshire HG Battalion ' and ' Arms of the German Army '. 56pgs in excellent, clean condition with some minor creasing, rubbing etc.  read more

Code: 10425

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WW2 Barrage Balloon P.B.Cow Ltd, War Worker's Badge.

WW2 Barrage Balloon P.B.Cow Ltd, War Worker's Badge.

A scarce, original WW2badge as worn by a worker in the P.B.Cow Ltd Factory Londo.Chrome and enamel shield depicting a barrage balloon over a silhouette of St Pauls Cathedral and Battersea Power Station with Latin scroll below "Sursum Corda" (Lift up your hearts) Pin fitting to reverse complete with manufacturer's details ' Thos Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmingham ' . P.B.Cow & Co' factories we...  read more

Code: 10424

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Fire Force 7 NFS helmet.

Fire Force 7 NFS helmet.

1939 dated MkII helmet by Briggs Motor Bodies with a size 7 MkI, 1939 dated liner by the same manufacturer. This example badges for a member of NFS No.7 Fire Force. No.7 Fire Force covered Derbyshire and the surrounding area with it's headquarters in Derby. Helmet in excellent, clean condition with manufacturer's markings clearly stamped to rim and to liner with identity number painted to inter...  read more

Code: 10422

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Co-Op ARP Badge.

Co-Op ARP Badge.

Gilt and enamel, pinback badge for an un-identified branch of the Co-Op. Colourful and bright design manufactured by Thos.Fattorini of Birmingham. Excellent, clean and undamaged condition.  read more

Code: 10421

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The Army Behind the Army - Home Guard Poster Cards.

The Army Behind the Army - Home Guard Poster Cards.

Published by the Ministry of Information for the War Office ' The Army Behind the Army ' was the story of the Home Guard told in a series of 24 poster cards. Similar in format to others produced for the home services these cards were intended for display in drill halls, meeting rooms etc. and are rarely encountered. Measuring 30cms x 38cms approx and printed on card. Unfortunately this is only ...  read more

Code: 10420

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The Broadsight ARP Goggle.

The Broadsight ARP Goggle.

Manufactured by Roberts, McLean & Co. of London these goggles were especially designed for use when dealing with incendiary bombs. Using some components of the GS respirator enabling easy decontamination and easy sourcing of spares. Good, unused condition contained in their original box. Some minor corrosion to eyepieces and a slightly ' tired ' box .  read more

Code: 10419

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