Careless Talk Costs Lives poster by Fougasse.

One of the series of eight posters published by the Ministry of Information under the title of ' Careless Talk '. Designed by Punch cartoonist ' Fougasse ' the pseudonym of Cyril Kenneth Bird, this poster features the strap line ' ...but of course it mustn't go any further ! 'This poster is in the form of a hanging card with original string, generally in excellent condition, with some very mino...  read more

Code: 9462

Gas Identification Officer Helmet.

1939 dated MkII helmet with a size 7 1/2, 1939 dated MkI liner by Helmets Ltd. GIOs were specially trained warden officers who had responsibility for the identification and treatment of gas at an incident. In excellent, used condition with the usual scuffing and marking through use with some minor rust bleed. Uncommon.
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Code: 9458

Warwickshire ARP Pass and Warrant.

1938 dated ARP pass and warrant to a William Edward Payne from Offchurch near Rugby. Both items contained in an official ARP envelope. All items in good condition with some light marking etc.  read more

Code: 9456

Wartime ROC Recognition Test Proficiency badge.

Printed, Wartime economy badge for those Observers who passed the annual aircraft recognition test. Introduced in December 1943 the badge was worn on the upper left sleeve. Uncommon in it's printed form.  read more

Code: 9452

5th Lancs ( Preston ) Home Guard Certificates.

Certificate of Home Guard Proficiency and a Home Guard Service Certificate to L/Sgt.H.Collier of E Company 5th Lancs ( Preston County ) Battalion Home Guard. The Proficiency certificate shows Collier to have passed tests for Rifle, Sten, Grenade, Battlecraft, Map reading and general knowledge in October 1943. Both items in good condition with some light marking, creases etc.  read more

Code: 9449

Enamel First Aid Post Sign.

61cms x 31cms approx, double-sided, enamel F.A.P. First Aid Post sign. Good, overall condition with the usual nibbles to the enamel to the edges and other minor damage. A green rust proofing compound appears to have been applied to the nibbles and dings which appears to be removable, otherwise a good, presentable example.  read more

Code: 9448

Home made, Spitfire badge.

Home made, pin back Spitfire badge. These badges were often made from coins, cut, folded and polished with a safety pin soldered to the reverse. Sometimes sold in aid of war weapons weeks or simply worn as a patriotic keepsake. Good, clean condition.
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Code: 9447

Sussex Home Guard Grouping.

Small group of items pertaining to a member,identified as A.E.Swainson of the Sussex Home Guard. Consists of a F.S. cap, approx. size 7, named and faintly manufacturer marked, Home Guard shoulder title , South East Command badge, WW1 medal ribbons and brass rifle oiler bottle marked ' SX HG '. Group is completed by a photograph of a Home Guard member with a passing resemblance to the character ...  read more

Code: 9446

Barrage Balloon Ashtray.

150mm, chromed ashtray featuring a barrage balloon device to the centre. In good, overall condition, some dullness and minor rubbing. Would benefit from a polish.  read more

Code: 9442

' Squirt ' Birmingham AFS Journal.

Feb.1941 copy of ' Squirt ' - the official journal of Birmingham and Dudley Auxiliary Fire Service. 40pgs with reports from all of the divisions of the Fire Force area, Q & As, puzzles, competitions etc. Packed with related adverts. Good, clean condition with one small, old tape repair to spine.  read more

Code: 9441