1940ed. The Land Girl.
Early, large format, August 1940 edition of the ' The Land Girl '. Featuring articles on ' Horticulture , The Land Army Hat and how to wear it A Land Girl at Work' etc. Good, used condition with some marking to covers. The early large format editions are not as common as the later small format editions which were printed in greater numbers. read more
Boxed White Metal ARP badge.
White metal ARP badge in original card box of issue. Badge with man's horseshoe lapel fitting in bright unissued condition with it's greaseproof packet. Box in good, clean condition with one slightly damaged edge. read more
Toc H Services Club lapel badge.
Gilt and enamel, pin back lapel badge for the Toc H Services Club. Toc H is an international charity and membership movement that emerged from a soldiers' club in Poperinge, Belgium during World War I. During WW2 they provided a number of clubs providing welfare to the Forces. In excellent, clean condition, manufacturer marked ' Collins, London '. read more
The Post Office Went To War.
1946ed. ' The Post Office Went to War ' by Ian Hay. Part of the H.M.S.O. series, this 96 page card covered book covers the Post Office's role during the War both on the Home Front and abroad. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and in good, clean condition. read more
Junior Ration Book Grouping.
Two Ration books issued to the same recipient at a Doncaster address. A 1942 issue R.B.2/5 Child's Ration Book with the follow on R.B.4/7 Ration Book ( Junior ) for 1944-45. Both books in good used condition with the usual clipped and cancelled coupons with the later Junior Rstion Book with an official address change label to the interior. read more
Salute the Soldier Certificate.
32 x 21cms Certificate of Honour for the 1944 National Campaign for Salute the Soldier. These certificates were issued for fund raising, this particular example being awarded to a ' Mrs N.Parker - Blymhill Parish No.3 '. In good, clean condition with very minor marks and creasing. read more
WVS ARP lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel pinback badge for Women's Voluntary Services ARP. This badge was announced in 1938 issued for WVS volunteers who had undertaken ARP training, it was quickly superceded the following year by a new design. Designed as a lapel badge it is commonly seen as a hat badge.
This example in good, clean condition with undamaged enamel, maker marked H.B.SALE, B'ham. read more
Civil Defence at War.
1941ed. ' Civil Defence at War ' by Mrs Anthony Billingham ( CD Ambulance Service ) . Part of the Britain at War series, the 72pgs cover all aspects of the Civil Defence services with b/w photographs throughout and a striking colour dust wrapper. In good overall condition with some chips and minor tears to d/w. read more
Manual of Rifles.
C1942 ' Manual of Rifles ' part of the Bernards series of Key Guides. 17pgs dealing with rifles from the P.14 to the Garand with a small section on telescopic sights. Illustrated with sketches and diagrams. Good overall condition with some marking to covers. read more
Comic Postcard - Barrage Balloon.
Comic postcard, part of the Kaygee " Civil Defence " series featuring a dog and a barrage balloon. Postally used with a 1940 postmark. Good condition with some light marking.
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