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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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1939 A.R.P.News.

1939 A.R.P.News.

Large format edition of ARP News for February 1939. 31pgs with various articles of ARP interest including ' Birth of the Barrage Balloon ' Trench Shelters ' , decontamination, first gas attack and organisation and instruction. Includes large numbers of period related adverts. Good, clean condition with some minor rusting of staples.  read more

Code: 10418

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Horsham AFS Breast badge.

Horsham AFS Breast badge.

Embroidered cotton on wool AFS Horsham breast badge. In good overall condition with obvious indications of having been removed from a uniform. Retaining 50% of paper backing , fraying to edges.  read more

Code: 10413

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Factory ARP lapel badge.

Factory ARP lapel badge.

Chrome and enamel ARP badge with half moon lapel fitting. ESC is believed to stand for English Steel Corporation. In good undamaged condition, no maker marks.  read more

Code: 10412

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SRM Ltd. National Service Lapel Badge.

SRM Ltd. National Service Lapel Badge.

Chrome and enamel lapel badge worn by employees of SRM Ltd engaged on national service towards the war effort. Numbered to the obverse with plain reverse with a horseshoe lapel fitting. Attractive badge in excellent, bright condition.  read more

Code: 10409

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Anti-Aircraft Defence by Light Automatics.

Anti-Aircraft Defence by Light Automatics.

1940 1st ed. ' Anti-Aircraft Defence by Light Automatics ( Lewis & Bren Guns ). Approved by the M.O.I. and intended for use by the Home Guard, this 16pg booklet outlines types of defences to be applied by units equipped with LMG's. Illustrated with diagrams. Good, used condition with light marking to card covers.  read more

Code: 10408

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Canning ARP Lapel Badge.

Canning ARP Lapel Badge.

Impressive brass and enamel lapel badge for Canning ARP. Horseshoe lapel fitting to the reverse along with manufacturer's details of ' Thos.Fattorini, B'ham '. Cannings were a Birmingham based electroplating company specialising in chrome plating. Good, clean condition with minor marks and fading to gilding.  read more

Code: 10405

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NFS Women's Greatcoat Shoulder Badge.

NFS Women's Greatcoat Shoulder Badge.

Printed NFS badge for use on the women's NFS Greatcoat. In unissued condition.
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Code: 10404

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Comic postcard - ARP.

Comic postcard - ARP.

Bamforth comic postcard by the artist Tempest featuring a comic wartime scene with an ARP theme. Postally unused but with some soiling and light marking.
POSTFREE within UK.  read more

Code: 10399

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