Defence against the Night Bomber
C1941 ' Defence against the Night Bomber ' by Noel Pemberton-Billing. Pemberton Billing was a controversial character, an aviator, inventor, publisher and Member of Parliament for Hertford. He founded the firm that became Supermarine and promoted air power, In 1941, Billing attempted to return to politics, seeking to replicate his success during the First World War as a critic of the conduct of... read more
7th Somerset Battalion Home Guard history.
C1945 1st ed.' 7th Somerset Battn. Home Guard ', dec. card wraps., 71pp., ep maps, several sketches. Printed for ' Private Circulation Only ' by Bennett Bros., Bristol. Tells the story of the raising, organisation & training of the unit, which operated between Bristol & Wells, inc. Portishead, Clevedon, Keynsham, Farrington Gurney & Temple Cloud. Appendices including Rolls of officers, awards a... read more
48.00 GBP
A.R.P. at Home - Hints for Housewives.
1941, small size pamphlet ' A.R.P. at Home - Hints for Housewives ' . 28pgs in ' handbag ' size,offering advice from shelters to gas masks, pets, first aid and ' being a good neighbour '. Good, used condition with some minor rusting to staples. Uncommon. read more
Half Size AFS lapel badge.
Silver plate and enamel AFS lapel badge but in a half size ( 15mm ) miniature version. Half moon lapel fitting to reverse. Good, used condition. Uncommon. read more
18.00 GBP
The Fire-Party's Handbook.
C1941 ' The Fire-Party's Handbook ' by R.F.Reynolds and others. 16pgs dealing with the specific threat posed by the incendiary bomb and the actions needed to combat them. Illustrated throughout with sketches and diagrams. Good, clean condition read more
In the Space Of A Single Day - Insignia and Uniforms of the LDV and Home Guard
n the Space of a Single Day - The Insignia and Uniforms of the LDV and Home Guard 1940-1944 and 1952-1956 by Jon Mills and Terry Carney. 162pgs, spiral bound, colour illustrations throughout.
Out of print, seminal reference to Home Guard uniform and insignia. Good, used condition with some minor damage to the spiral binding comb. read more
Cambridgeshire Anti-Aircraft Home Guard Titles.
A set of printed insignia for Cambridge Rocket Anti-Aircraft Battery Home Guard titles. CAM 101 unit designations with a printed AA command and HG shoulder titles. Good, used condition with clear indications of having been removed from a uniform. read more
A.R.P. Mouth Pads.
Unusual and uncommon ' A.R.P. Mouth Pads '. N.O.S. contained in their original packaging which indicates their use ' for biting during air raids ' ,' Recommended by Home office to prevent deafness and breaking of ear drums '. Scarce. read more
Civil Defence - A Basic Training Manual.
1942 ' Civil Defence: A Basic Training Manual ' by Lt.Commander F.A.Eden R.N. 88pgs offering advice on all aspects of civil defence from dealing with incendiaries, shelters, anti-gas measures and respirators. Good, used condition with some foxing. Not one of the more common commercial publications. read more
Keep it Going - a guide for radio maintenance.
C1941 ' Keep it Going ' published by the Murphy Radio Ltd. 40pgs stressing the importance of the radio in everyday life as the main vehicle of communication and entertainment for the country and the need to maintain them. Based on ' experience gained by radio dealers ' offering hints on maintenance and repairs. Good, used condition with some marking to covers. read more