Original W.L.A. Jumper.
Knitted wool jumper by Towles Ltd., for use by the Women's Land Army. Rayon label to waist indicating manufacturer and size, 5, and dated 1943. Excellent condition, in pretty much perfect, probably unissued condition. A rare opportunity to acquire an original example in such excellent condition. read more
H.M.Forces Welfare lapel badge.
Brass and gilt lapel badge for a member of the officially appointed organisation involved in the provision of welfare to his Majesties Forces. In reality this would have probably been worn by a member of staff of a canteen or hostel. Good, clean condition. read more
28.00 GBP
63rd Surrey Richmond Battalion Home Guard History.
1946 1st ed. ' Reminiscences of the 63rd Surrey ( Richmond ) Battalion Home Guard '. 47pgs with b/w illustrations outlining the wartime history of the battalion including the women auxiliaries and a roll of officers by Company. Ex. IWM library. Card covers with some marking. Uncommon. read more
Repair Party/Electricity Helmet.
MkII helmet manufactured by Briggs Motor Bodies marked for use by members of repair parties for the electricity infrastructure. Black painted with ' RP/E ' to front and reverse. Fitted with a 1939 dated, size 6 1/2, MkII liner manufactured by the Teddy Toy Company. Manufacturer marked to rim but no obvious date. Generally good condition with some staining and corrosion. read more
95.00 GBP
Marconi - A War Record.
1st Ed. C1946, 127pgs ' Marconi - A War Record '. Extensive coverage of Marconi's contribution to the war effort particularly in the field of radios and importantly radar. Extensively illustrated with b/w photographs, diagrams and sketches showing work in their factories and deployment in service hands. Good condition, light marking to boards. read more
Bradford Lord Mayor's Spitfire Fund lapel badge.
Gilt and enamel lapel badge for Bradford Lord Mayor's Spitfire Fund. Half moon lapel fitting to reverse manufacturer marked ' Fattorini, Bradford '. Excellent, bright condition. read more
Trench Mortars and Bombs ..for HG Instructors.
Home Guard manual entitled ' Trench Mortars & Bombs ' which is listed as a ' supplement to training course for Home Guard Instructors ' by Capt.C.A.Marques. 12pg manual illustrated with b/w photographs and sketches describing a series of ' home made ' mortars and their ammunition. In good, clean condition. Unusual and scarce. read more
M.O.F. Food is a Munition of War poster.
Original 38 x 25cms poster ' Food is a Munition of War - don't waste it ' . Produced for the Ministry of Food and printed by J.Weiner Ltd, London. Has been folded with light marking, creasing etc. read more
Charrington & Co. Ltd L.D.V. Lapel Badge.
32mm enamel and brass lapel badge worn by members of Charrington & Co. Ltd L.D.V. This large, two piece, 30mm badge features the trademark of Charringtons, the mark of their Toby Ale. Examples of LDV lapel badges are uncommon based on their relative short existence and this example in good used condition with some minor enamel damage and loss. Numbered to the reverse. read more
Wallasey Warden Service.
C1944 32pg, card covered contemporary account of the Warden's service in Wallasey between 1938 and 1944. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and covering subjects from the inception of the Warden Service through shelters, messenger service, fire guards etc. Includes a roll of honour and a diary and accounts of various incidents through out the war. Good, used condition, Interesting and ... read more