Invasion Tactics

1944 ' Invasion Tactics ' by D.W.Necker. No.33 of the series published by Bernards ( Publishers ) Ltd and one of the less commonly encountered this 48pg examines many aspects of the tactics of invasion. Opening with the pessimistic ' the Danger of Invasion is not over ' and concluding with some assessments of German generals and covering German weapons, units tactics and defensive measures. Goo...  read more

Code: 13964

Police Auxiliary Messenger Service cap badge.

White metal and enamel cap badge for the Police Auxiliary Messenger Service. Two lugs to reverse with securing pin. Good, used condition with some minor surface abrasions.
PAMS consisted of 500 full time and a large number of part time youths between 16 and 18 who were employed as Police messengers. Put into uniform in 1941 and disbanded in 1945, unusual to find a cap badge.  read more

Code: 13963

The Conduct of A.R.P.Incidents.

1942 ' The Conduct of A.R.P.Incidents ' by T.E.Browne, a guide for the Civil Defence Services. 48pgs outlining the management of an incident ' based on practical Blitz experiences '. Good, used condition with some minor rust staining to staples. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 13962

Horse Gas Mask Bag.

1941 dated British Horse gas mask haversack/bag. Constructed of a grey green canvas, with the lid secured by metal staples and leather straps with leather carrying handle and securing straps to the reverse. Dated and manufacturer marked to interior. Some fading, uncommon.  read more

Code: 13961

London Transport ARP manual.

1938ed,35pgs manual for London Transport staff covering the basics of ARP. Starting with an introduction to the staff the manual concentrates mainly on poison gas but includes sections on bombs and assistance to passengers. In good used condition with marking to covers and some damage to interior which does not effect the content.  read more

Code: 13960

ARP First Aid button badge.

Tin and celluloid, pinback button badge for ARP First Aid. In good, clean condition with very minor corrosion to reverse.  read more

Code: 13959

WVS Civil Defence enamel sign.

43cm x 33cm enamel sign ' WVS Civil Defence ' featuring the WVS CD in red on a white background. Marked ' Franco Signs W.1 ' a manufacturer who were known for their high quality signs and operated form prestigious West End London address in Oxford Street. They made signs for the AA and RAC amongst others. Although this example is ' nibbled ' it is substantially intact and in good condition and...  read more

Code: 13956

Practical Rescue Training

1943 ' Practical Rescue Training - A Handbook for Wardens and other Civil Defence Personnel ' by Eric C.Claxton. 127pgs outlining procedures, techniques and practical advice for Rescue personnel at the site of an incident with a chapter on first aid. Illustrated with b/w photographs, sketches and diagrams. Excellent, clean condition.  read more

Code: 13955

NARPAC First Aid Point Poster.

Poster and direction arrow for a first aid point for animals run by NARPAC - National Air Raid Precautions for Animals Committee. Intended for the identification of a temporary first aid point for animals post raid. Excellent, clean condition, have been folded.  read more

Code: 13954

Heart of England War Weapons Week badge.

25mm approx, tin and celluloid pinback badge for ' Heart of England War Weapons Week Mar 15th 1941 '. Featuring a design of an aircraft flying over the Midlands,this example is in good, used condition with some corrosion to minor areas of edge. Manufactured by ' Thos. Fattorini, B'ham '.  read more

Code: 13953