Derbyshire Youth Service lapel badge.
Brass and enamel, pin back badge for Derbyshire Youth Service, manufacturer marked ' H.W.Miller, B'ham '.Early in the war many local authorities sought to involve young people in working for the war effort. The increasing formation and growth of the pre-service organisations caused these groups to decline. In excellent, bright condition. read more
25.00 GBP
Wartime Elastoplast tin.
95mm tin for Elastoplast adhesive bandage with contents. Clearly marked ' WARTIME CONTAINER ' to indicate the decrease in quality in line with adherence to wartime restrictions on packaging. Tin in excellent condition with some very minor marking to finish complete with the classic ' spidering ' a typical indicator of wartime tin plate. read more
Fire Watcher lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel, lapel badge for a Fire Watcher. Badge worn by the force intended to stop the spread of fire caused by bombs in mainly industrial/business premises. Superceded in 1941 by the Fire Guard. Badge in good, used, bright, condition with some minor abrasions. read more
Blackout Contravention report form.
Unused forms to be filled in by an ARP Warden to report a contravention of the blackout restrictions. This would be passed on to police to form the basis for a potential prosecution. These forms were produced by Cheshire Constabulary.
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R.W.& Co.Ltd ARP lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel lapel badge for an as yet unidentified company, R.W.& Co.Ltd. Half moon lapel fitting to reverse, manufacturer marked ' Thos. Fattorini, B'ham '. Good, used condition, undamaged but with stress marks to enamel. Uncommon. read more
Morrison Table Shelter Leaflet.
8pg, illustrated leaflet ' How to Put up Your Morrison " Table " Shelter '. Published by the Ministry of Home Security this leaflet lists all parts and gives extensive instruction on the siting and erection of the Morrison shelter with illustrations to most pages. This uncommon leaflet is in used condition with creasing and light marking. read more
Birmingham AFS Car Badge.
Chrome and enamel car badge for Birmingham Auxiliary Fire Service. These badges were worn on vehicles , not only through a sense of pride but also as an indicator of official vehicles. Worn condition with wearing of chrome and some stress marks to enamel, an uncommon item read more
Civil Protection
1939 ' Civil Protection ' by Felix J.Samuely & Conrad W.Hamann. Published by the Architectural Press, 165pgs + appendices ' The application of the Civil Defence Act and other Government Requirements for Air Raid Shelters Etc. '. Large format publication offering plans, engineering solutions and construction methods for air raid shelters with a large advertising section. Good, used condition, sl... read more
36th (6th SR) Battalion. County of London Home Guard titles.
The 36th ( 6th Southern Railways ) Battalion, County of London Home Guard printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder titles. Folded to shape with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. read more
Dig for Victory Poster.
38cms x 51cms Dig for Victory poster. Large format version of Dig for Victory leaflet No.1 offering cropping advice for members of the public embarking on the Dig for Victory campaign. Good, used condition, has been folded, two small tears along fold lines. read more