Immobilisation of Vehicles Leaflet.

1941 Ministry of War Transport leaflet advising the population of the necessity of immobilising all vehicles in the event of invasion. Contains brief instructions on how this can be achieved. Good, clean condition. Uncommon.
POSTFREE within UK  read more

Code: 9676

Home Guard Panoramic Photograph 21st Staffs Btn.

80cm x 20cm approx. panoramic photograph of B Company, 21st Staffordshire ( Wolverhampton ) Battalion Home Guard. Dated October 1942, taken by H.Whitlock & Sons, image in good, clear condition with some minor foxing to one end. Unusual format for HG unit photos.  read more

Code: 9673

CD Group 6 London Region Hendon Paperwork Grouping.

Certificate and paperwork grouping to a Miss V.P.Finlayson who was a Local Fire Guard Instructor in London Region Civil Defence Group No.6 based at Hendon. Certificates for Wardens' Service and Anti-Gas Training with correspondence re. Fire Guard training instructor's courses , thanks for service etc. Some folding, marking and minor tears but otherwise good condition.  read more

Code: 9671

Tate of Leeds Aircraft Dept. National Service Badge.

Chrome and enamel ' numbered Fattorini ' national service badge for Tate of Leeds Aircraft Dept.Tate of Leeds, motor dealers had built additional garage space in 1937, which was used for the War Department and Air Ministry contract work. Subcontract work for Blackburn Aircraft Ltd (main works were on Roundhay Road) was undertaken including the manufacture of assemblies for Swordfish aircraft. M...  read more

Code: 9670

Early WVS Armband.

Embroidered wool on cotton WVS armband. Probably locally, or individually procured armband based on the first official standard armband introduced in July 1940. Well made example in excellent, used condition.  read more

Code: 9669

Divisional Warden Rank insignia.

Gold felt on blue wool sleeve insignia for the rank of Divisional Warden, District Warden in London. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.  read more

Code: 9667

Home Guard Certificates - relatives.

Home Guard Certificates were given to all who served in the Home Guard on completion of their service. These examples are made out to members of the same family Arthur and Lewis Foster who served from 1942 until Stand Down. In good condition, minor marking.  read more

Code: 9666

1941 Bombed Houses of Parliament souvenir - Bookends.

London Stonecraft produced souvenir of the blitzed Houses of Parliament. Tooled stone bookends with lead rosettes featuring the Houses of Paliament ' London 1941 ', the rosettes apparently made from the lead from the roof. These and numerous other items were produced and sold in aid of the Duke of Gloucester's Red Cross and St.John Fund. Both in good condition and very heavy ( 4Kg )
( Fo...  read more

Code: 9664

WLA ' E.S.W.A.E.C. Forewoman ' Shoulder Title.

Very uncommon Women's Land Army shoulder title worn by a WLA Forewoman of members administered by the East Suffolk War Agricultural Executive Committee. The Committees were government-backed organisations tasked with increasing agricultural production in each county of the United Kingdom. First founded in 1915 and re-formed in 1939. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been remove...  read more

Code: 9663

Navy League Comforts Supply Badge.

Brass and enamel, pinback badge for the Navy League Comforts Supply. The Navy League was the charity that supported the Royal Navy and in this instance supplied comforts ( cigarettes, books, sweets, clothing etc. ) to the sailors of the Royal Navy. Worn either by a collector or an organiser, in good, used condition, manufacturer marked ' W.O.Lewis' to reverse.  read more

Code: 9660