Weapons Made from Waste.
1942, 62pgs Produced by the Ministry of Supply and printed by Oldhams ' The Amazing Story of Weapons made from Waste ' tells the story of how salvaged materials were turned into weapons of war. Unashamedly propagandist it's intent was to further advance the salvage campaigns. Good, used condition. read more
Franco-British Liason Committee lapel badge.
Brass and enamel lapel badge for ' Les Francais De Grande-Bretagne ' or Franco-British Liason Committee. Set up by the French community in Britain it set about raising funds for the Free French, although membership was open to British citizens. The badge, which this the first pattern was given to indicate membership. Numbered and manufacturer marked, ' H.W.Miller ' to the reverse, excellent, br... read more
LDV Handbook - J.Brophy.
Good copy of ' Home Guard ' An LDV Handbook ' by John Brophy. This edition was published in 1940 and deals with widespread topics from parachute troops to road blocks and Thompson Gun to 'Molotoffs'. 126pgs illustrated with line drawings and diagrams. John Brophy wrote a number of books for the Home Guard during the course of the war. In excellent, above average condition. read more
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A People's Army - Jon Mills.
1993 ' A People's Army - Civil Defence Insignia and Uniforms 1939-1945 ' by Jon Mills. Still the only available reference to the subject and long since out of print, the 109pgs contain an indispensable guide to the subject complete with full colour illustrations. Good, used condition. read more
Police Sub Inspector Helmet.
White painted, MkII Police helmet featuring transfer rank markings for a Sub Inspector. Unclear manufacturer's markings to rim with a MkII, size 7 liner by ' BMB ' ( Briggs Motor Bodies ). Good, used condition with various abrasions chips etc., with some discolouration. read more
Our Railways in War-time.
One of the series of books by the publisher Raphael Tuck & Songs combining text and illustrations on a theme. Our Railways in War-time combines superb contemporary illustrations with text by C.J.Allen. Whilst this example is not in the best condition, with the covers being rubbed and marked with annotations, the contents are largely clean, particularly the evocative illustrations. Uncommon. read more
Unissued Nottinghamshire ( West Bridgford ) Btn. Home Guard Titles
Unissued printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder titles for the 2nd Nottinghamshire ( West Bridgford ) Battalion. Good, clean condition. read more
The Warden's Manual.
1942 ' The Warden's Manual ' by S.Evelyn Thomas. 256pg comprehensive manual covering every aspect of a Wardens' responsibility from Black-out regulations, gas masks, incidents, shelters, wardens' post and post raid work. Illustrated through out with sketches, diagrams and b/w photographs. Uncommon and unusual for being hardbound. read more
Wartime Guernsey Identity Card.
Dual language ( English/German ) photographic identity card for a Guernsey resident issued during the German occupation of the Channel Islands. Issued jointly by the Controlling Committee of the States of Guernsey and the German Feldkommandantur with two overlaid cancellation stamps. Good used condition with marking and a tear. Uncommon. read more
Red Cross Agriculture Fund Committee Member Lapel.
Elaborate gilt and enamel lapel badge by J.R.Gaunt, London for a member of the Red Cross Agriculture Fund County Committee. The Agriculture Fund was based around the county committees of the NFU and the War Organisation of the Red Cross & St.John raising funds through various events, horse shows, fetes, county shows etc. It also ran a Rural Pennies collection. Half moon lapel fitting and in goo... read more