Wartime ' Roll out the Barrel ' Novelty Mug.
Wartime ' Roll out the Barrel ' Novelty Mug manufactured by Wade Heath the well known Burslem ceramics company who specialised in the production of novelty pieces. Featuring the lyrics of the song ' Roll out he Barrel ' which was popular during the war, recorded amongst others by the Andrews Sisters, and sporting a serviceman as a handle, these novelty items were popular during the war. Wade pr... read more
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Observer Corps Club Identification Certificate.
1942 Certificate for the Third Grade of the Observer Corps Club issued to a H.L.McDowell of post Y.4 of No.19 Group. ( 19 Group covered the London area ). The certificate was awarded for successful completion of an aircraft recognition test. Mounted on board and in good, clean condition. read more
LDV Arm Badge.
Early plastic LDV arm badge. 40mm plastic badge fitted with an elastic retainer for use as an armband. These badges are also found with a pin fitting but were clearly manufactured in the state of this example and probably originated from Leicestershire. Excellent, clean condition. read more
Lumber Jill - Memoire of the Women's Timber Corps.
1994 1st ed. ' Lumber Jill ' by Mavis Williams - Her story of four years in the Women's Timber Corps, 1942-45. 96pgs, entertaining and informative memoire of the Timber Corps illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, sketches etc. Good, clean condition.
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ARP Decontamination lapel badge.
Tin and card pinback lapel badge indicating membership of an ARP
Decontamination squad or unit. This badge is part of a generic series of similar badges indicating membership of the various ARP services. This example is one of the more uncommon of the series and is in good condition with some light marking. read more
Wandsworth Civil Defence Grouping.
A grouping representing one man's service to King and country in two World Wars. Firstly a WW1 War & Victory medal pair to 73616 Pte.R.Watson Notts & Derby Regt of Putney contained in their original envelopes, box and envelope of transit. A certificate from the metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth for Civil Defence of London 1939-45 awarded to Robert Watson, Warden and fire Guard. This is accompa... read more
Brooke Tool Manufacturing Co. National Service Badge.
Chrome and enamel pinback National Service badge for the Brooke Tool Manufacturing Co., Birmingham. BTM were machinists for the aircraft industry as well as maintaining their original trade as tool makers. Manufacturer marked ' Thos.Fattorini, B'ham ' and numbered ' 521 '. Excellent, clean condition. read more
The Midnight Watch - Fire Guard Newspaper. No.18.
' The Midnight Watch No.18 ' - ' Broadsheet of Britain's Fire Guard and Civil Defence Workers '. Designed as a poster format information sheet and containing specific and information and news pertinent to the Fire Guard. This example features illustrated articles on Sectors and Areas, FG duties and the comic strip Half-Trained Harry. In good used condition with folds and two tears along central... read more
Care of Your Cat and Dog in Wartime booklet.
How to Care for your Cat and Dog in Wartime by Bob Martin. Produced by Bob Martin Ltd., this 14pg booklet giving hints on ARP, first aid and wartime feeding for cats and dogs was in reality a vehicle for Bob Martin products. Good, clean condition with some light marking. read more
Salford ARP Instructors Association Lapel Badge.
Brass and enamel lapel badge for a member of the Salford ARP Instructors Association. Half moon lapel fitting to reverse with manufacturer's mark of ' Thos. Fattorini, B'ham '. Good,overall condition, toned overall. read more