ENSA shoulder title.

Uncommon embroidered wool ENSA shoulder title. This title was worn by members of the Entertainments National Service Association when in uniform or by permanently uniformed members of staff. Although unissued there are two small areas of mothing.  read more

Code: 8449

V1 rudder.

An excellent example of a rudder from a V1 pilotless rocket. Aluminium covered rudder retaining 85% + of the original painted finish with some surface corrosion to one side. The control bar has been sawn off at the time of recovery but everything else remains. Unfortunately it's story has been lost but it remains a highly scarce souvenir of the world's first cruise missile.  read more

Code: 8447

Aircraft Identification manuals - British and German Monoplanes.

Part One and Two ' Aircraft Identification - British Monoplanes and German Monoplanes ' prepared by the Aeroplane. Each manual contains 64pgs with photographs, profiles and text for various aircraft types to aid recognition. Popular amongst most of the Home Front services, particularly the Observer Corps. These examples in good, used condition with minor creasing and rubbing with some rusting t...  read more

Code: 8445

Russia To-Day Society Victory badge.

Tin and celluloid pinback badge for the ' Russia To-Day Society Britain + Russia = Victory '. In excellent, clean condition, probably given for a contribution to the cause.  read more

Code: 8444

Defence - The Services' Magazine & Home Guard Monthly - 1944

November 1944ed of the Home Guard Monthly with articles on ' Home Guard Rifle Clubs ' and ' Home Guard, we salute you ' in excellent, clean condition with some minor rusting to staples.

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Code: 8443

Civil Defence area title - Birkenhead.

Gold on blue embroidered cotton on wool Civil Defence area title for Birkenhead. Worn on the breast pocket of the tunic below the CD breast badge. In good clean, unmothed condition.

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Code: 8442

Flare Parachute and AA fuze souvenirs.

Two items that recently surfaced from a Nottingham house clearance - white silk parachute as used with German air dropped flares and a 1940 dated No.199 Fuse used with the 3.7" Anti-aircraft projectile. Parachute is in reasonable, creased condition with one panel ripped and other minor holes and rips with shroud lines tangled. Fuse patinated overall with clear indications of the projectile's de...  read more

Code: 8440

Barnstaple Area War Weapons Week lapel badge.

Tin and celluloid 30mm pinback badge for the Barnstaple Area War Weapons Week, April 19 - 26th 1941. Manufacturer marked ' Thos. Fattorini, B'ham ' to rim and in good, slightly faded condition, light corrosion to reverse.  read more

Code: 8439

White metal ARP lapel badges.

Part of a larger hoard of white metal ARP lapel badges - manufacturer's surplus stock, recently discovered. White metal badges were made in the period 1940-43 replacing the earlier silver examples. Die struck examples with either half moon or pinback fittings, good condition.
State preference for fitting choice when ordering. 2 or more £5 each.

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Code: 8438

21st Warwickshire Birmingham Btn Home Guard grouping.

Small document grouping to a Sgt.Alfred John Branch of the 21st Warwickshire ( Birmingham ) Battalion Home Guard. The group consists of his service certificate in original envelope ( Ladywood address ), certificate of proficiency, two 1943 group photographs and a HG Association leaflet. All items in excellent, clean condition.  read more

Code: 8436