The Last Ditch - David Lampe.
1st ed.2nd imp.219pg classic study of the Auxiliary Units. Although published in 1968 and hindered by the Official Secrets Act, David Lampe's work is still very useful containing extensive appendices listing Aux. Unit Intelligence Officers and Group Leaders and the Gestapo arrest list for Britain.A good overview of the Aux units, this edition in good condition,
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East Ham Civil Defence Insignia.
Standard CD embroidered breast badge with wartime bordered area title for East Ham. East Ham CD personnel were heavily involved as the area bordered the docks and industrial area of the East End. Good, used condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform, some surface wear to area title. read more
1940 Ration Books R.B.1 - Husband and Wife.
A pair of first issue ration books R.B.1. to a man and wife living in Bromley in Kent. These examples are in good, used condition with the usual clipped and cancelled coupons, instructions and counterfoils. read more
Spitfire Club Pin Badge.
20mm White metal Spitfire Club pin badge. Probably given or sold in exchange for a donation to the fund. Clearly marked ' Spitfire Club '. Good condition.
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30 06 P17 Rifle manual.
US manual for the 30.06 P17 Rifle as supplied to the Home Guard. This 1918 edition comes complete with folding plates and 60pgs with b/w photographs and sketches showing exploded views, method of operation, ammunition etc. In good, used condition with marking to covers. Uncommon. read more
Wartime Economy Masonic Steward's Jewel.
A plastic Steward's Masonic Jewel issued in 1945 by the Royal Masonic Institution For Girls. Manufactured by the London Assn. For the Blind plastic was chosen because of the shortages of precious metals, enamels etc. In good overall condition. read more
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Blackout bulb.
New, old stock, Ensign brand. ' blue ' lightbulb. 25W bulb with blue coating designed to comply with blackout regulations. Contained in original packaging with war economy savage slogan. In working order but seek advice before use. Box in ' tired ' condition.
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Aircraft Identification manual - R.A.Saville-Sneath.
1941ed. ' Aircraft Recognition ' by R.A.Saville-Sneath. One of the wartime Penguin ' Specials ' this 174pg paperback was authored by a serving member of the Observer Corps and covers all general aspects of aircraft recognition with more specific coverage of most current Allied and Axis aircraft types. In good, used condition with some bends, marks and chips to covers. Hard to find this title in... read more
Evacuation Officer Lapel Badge.
Gilt and enamel pinback lapel badge for an Evacuation Officer for an as yet unidentified district council. Probably worn by a designated organiser of an area's evacuation efforts. Excellent, bright condition and uncommon. read more
Wartime Birthday Card - Rationing Theme.
Wartime economy birthday card with a rationing theme. Generally good condition with some marking and chipping.
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