Manchester Civil Defence breast badge and area title.
Embroidered, gold on blue wool Civil Defence breast badge with attached area title for ' Manchester' . These patterns of badges were introduced from 1941 to be worn on all CD uniforms except greatcoats. In good used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.
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Comic postcard - ARP
One of an early war series depicting comic doggerel with an ARP theme. Good condition, postally unused, but with contemporary inscription
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Streatham's War Effort booklet.
1945 1st ed. 92pgs ' To, For, And About You-The People of Streatham '. Illustrated overview of the people's contribution to the War effort of Streatham including sections on AFS, NFS, Police, WVS, Rescue Service, LAAS, GTC etc. . In good, clean condition. read more
1943 ARP ( Civil Defence ) Diary.
1943 Diary produced by the well known company Letts produced for members of the Civil Defence community. Contains 62pgs of ' essential information for ARP Officers, Fire Guards, Wardens and householders '. In good condition with a small number of pencil annotations with a rubbed cover. read more
WJAC Rank Insignia - Unit Sergeant.
Scarce rank insignia worn by a Unit Sergeant in the Women's Junior Air Corps. Adopted for wear in April 1944, this distinctive insignia replaced other dress distinctions worn by Senior NCOs of the WJAC. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform, and scarce. read more
Civil Defence Region XII Lapel Badge.
Gilt and enamel lapel badge for Civil Defence XII - South Eastern Region. Horse shoe lapel fitting to reverse with impressed number ' 48 '.
Prior to the outbreak of WW2, it was recognised that an integrated civil defence service would be required, this resulted in the creation of the Ministry of Home Security, to be responsible for all civil defence matters. The country was then divided ... read more
Home Guard Instruction No.18 Care of Weapons.
1940 Home Guard Instruction No.18 ' Care and Cleaning of Weapons '. 4pg leaflet outlining the basic points of the care and cleaning of the rifle B.A.R. and the Lewis gun. Good used condition with creasing and marking to top margin. read more
Butterfly Brand ARP Sealing Tape.
A full ( 70ft ) tin of Butterfly Brand ARP Sealing Tape. This was originally intended for the sealing of doors and windows etc against the ingress of poison gas. Uncommon to find a full tin. Good overall condition with some marking/staining etc to tin and label. read more
Comic Postcard - blackout
Early War comic postcard published by the Medici Society dealing with the blackout. Postally unused, good condition, some marking. read more
Home Guard Instruction No.17 - Anti-Aircraft Training.
Home Guard Instruction No.17 - Anti-Aircraft Training, 5pg, gate-fold leaflet outlining aspects of AA training. Illustrated with sketches , silhouettes and diagrams. Some light creasing, marks etc. read more