Defence-The Services' Magazine & Home Guard Monthly-1943
August 1943 ed. 48pgs containing articles on ' AA Battery's Mission, With the 30th Middlesex H.G. and Surprise Tactics in Training .' In good, used condition with some chipping to cover and spine. read more
WLA Armband.
Embroidered cotton on wool armlet indicating service in the Women's Land Army. This was the first issue armlet issued on joining. This particualr example has three half diamonds attached indicating 1 1/2 years service. In excellent, used condition read more
Royal Ordnance Factory badge.
Impressed plastic R.O.F.badge bearing the motto ' Front Line Duty' over crossed bombs and the letters ' ROF '. Two holes to the banner allowed it to be tacked onto clothing. It is believed that this badge was worn on the overalls. Badge in good condition with minor rubbing to the high spots read more
' When the Sirens Sounded ' ARP and the Times Newspapers.
1949ed. ' When the Sirens Sounded ' - an account pf ARP in Printing House Square 1937 - 1945 compiled and printed by the Times Newspaper. 99pgs with b/w illustrations, personnel list and pull out plans and diagrams giving a thorough examination of the Times ARP services and their role during the War. Complete with d/w and in excellent, clean condition. D/W with chips and rubbing. read more
City of Westminster Warden door sign.
Pressed steel, chromed sign for a City of Westminster ARP Warden. Mounted on a shaped piece of wood, these signs were originally intended as door/gate signs but this one probably made into a desk sign. In excellent, clean condition with minor wear to painted area. Uncommon. read more
Home Guard issue U.S.M.1917 Bayonet and frog.
1918 dated U.S. M.1917 bayonet by Remington for fitting to the U.S. .30.06in rifle, the standard issue rifle of the Home Guard. This provenance is further reinforced by the presence of a '39 Pat. Emergency pattern leather frog. All items in good, clean condition, scabbard manufacturer marked and dated 1918, frog with wear to high points and faintly manufacturer marked and dated to reverse. Blad... read more
Northamptonshire Home Guard titles.
Printed Home Guard Battalion designation for 7th Northamptonshire ( Wellingborough Town ) Battalion accompanied by a screen printed Home Guard shoulder title, a red felt proficiency diamond and embroidered war service chevrons. All in good condition, with clear evidence of having been removed from a tunis, two moth nips to diamond. read more
Sten Machine Gun leaflet.
1942ed. gatefold leaflet produced exclusively for Home Guard use concerning the ' Sten Machine Carbine 9mm.Mk.II '. Full description of assembly, mechanism, care and use with a diagram/exploded view. Good, clean condition with minor creasing and marking. read more
WLA gilt and enamel tie pin.
WLA gilt and enamel tie pin probably manufactured by W.O.Lewis, B'ham. Tie pin was not official issue but could be bought from the WLA shop. This example fresh and bright. read more
30.00 GBP
Britain's Sea Power savings poster.
50 X 75cm approx poster entitled ' Britain's Sea Power - Maintain it with your Savings.' Poster features a bold, graphic image of destroyers in line ahead and was printed for the National Savings Committee by Alf Cooke Ltd.,Leeds.
Poster in excellent, clean condition with some minor creasing and a 0.5 tear to bottom, has been folded at some time. read more
120.00 GBP