Early Issue Child's Ration Book.
Oct.1939 R.B.2 ( Child ) Ration Book issued from the Finchley Food Office. With the usual missing and cut coupons and retailers details to the inside. In good, used condition with some fading to covers. Children's ration books tend to be scarcer than their adult equivalents. read more
Manual of Firemanship Pt.7 Fireboats and ship fires.
1944ed. Manual of Firemanship Part.7 ' Fireboats and ship fires '.149pgs illustrated with b/w photographs, sketches, and diagrams this manual concentrates on the various boats fitted out for fighting fires afloat including the famous ' Massey Shaw '. Good, clean condition with some minor creasing and marks. Uncommon. read more
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John.I.Thornycroft National Service Badge.
Chrome and enamel pinback badge for National Service with John.I.Thornycroft. J.I. Thornycroft were Naval shipbuilders and engineers later to become Vosper Thornycroft. Numbered to the reverse, manufacturer marked ' Marples & Beasley, B'ham '. Undamaged enamel but worn to a matt finish otherwise good condition. read more
War Savings Poster - Woman Ordnance worker.
W.F.P. 319 ' War Savings - will make your dreams come true '. 75 x 50cms poster featuring a Woman Ordnance Factory worker printed by J.Howlett & Son Ltd., Nottingham for H.M.S.O. In good general condition with various minor rips and tears with archive tape repairs. read more
Comic Postcard - Blackout.
Comic postcard ' In this Blackout, sorry I can't see you '. Postally used and in good, clean condition. Stemming from the early war period Blackout themes are uncommon.
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3rd Cambridgeshire Home Guard Titles.
Printed Home Guard Battalion designation for 3rd Cambridgeshire ( Southeast ) Battalion ( Hildersham ) accompanied by a screen printed Home Guard shoulder title.Both items with clear indiactions of having been removed from a uniform and in good, used condition. read more
Leeds Knitting Circle lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel, pinback lapel badge for a member of the Leeds Knitting Circle. Featuring the Leeds Coat of Arms and manufacturer marked to the reverse ' H.W.Miller, B'ham '. Knitting Circles were popular organisations producing knitted comforts for the Forces. Excellent, bright condition with undamaged enamel. read more
WLA Drill overall coat.
Women's Land Army ' Overalls, Coats,Drill '. 1944 dated, size Large - Bust 39" - 42ins by Workwear.Ltd. Standard working overall used by the WLA, this example in mint, probably unissued condition with all buttons, belt etc present.
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Edgbaston War Saving s Badge.
Tin and celluloid, pinback lapel badge for 'Edgbaston Savings Campaign 1941 ' featuring a pleasing image of a tank. Probably given in exchange for a contribution to the fund, this example in excellent condition with one small area of corrosion to rim reverse. read more
Salute the Soldier campaign poster.
37cms x 48cms approx Salute the Soldier campaign poster. Featuring an image of Churchill with a letter from 10 Downing Street wishing the campaign success. Issued by the National Savings Committee and printed for HMSO by Chromoworks Ltd, London. In good overall condition with one 3cm tear near to the centre and 2cm tear at bottom l/h edge. Glue marks to one side on the reverse with some minor b... read more