Butterfly bomb wings.
Spring loaded wings from an SD2 ' Butterfly Bomb '. SD2s were armed as the hinged, spring loaded wings opened and rotated relative to the bomb body. The bomb either exploded on impact, after a delay or when disturbed.
This set of wings is complete with the rod that attached to the fuze which the wings rotated to arm the fuze. Although in as found condition the wings retain a reasonable a... read more
Warden Helmet with Gas Curtain.
Good, 1939 dated MkII Warden's helmet with a size 7, MkI 1939 dated liner. This example features a gas curtain, frequently used as protection from sparks and embers etc. from burning buildings. The helmet is in very good condition with minor marks and abrasions. The gas curtain is pliable with rubbing to helmet edge with previous cuts or rips having been strengthened from the inside by the addi... read more
Auxiliary Driver's Association Cap badge.
A particularly scarce example of the bronze cap badge used by the Auxiliary Driver's Association ( ADA ). This was an offshoot of the MTC, based in Birmingham which worked for the Ministry of Information. The badge represents a vehicle headlight blackout mask. ( See J.Mills Within the Island Fortress series No.4 MTC ). This example in excellent, clean condition with both blades intact. read more
Comic postcard - Lord Haw-Haw
Scarce Bamforth comic postcard featuring Lord Haw-Haw, the British broadcaster William Joyce who featured in widely ridiculed, German propaganda radio broadcasts. In good condition, postally used.
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Wartime National Household Milk.
Wartime Ministry of Food National Household Milk tin and contents.Typical wartime overprinted finish with salvage slogan printed to side. Good, clean condition with some minor spidering common to wartime tins, cannot guarantee contents !!!! read more
Comic postcard - Sentry.
Bamforth comic postcard by the artist ' Tempest ' featuring a typically comic wartime scene. Postally unused, good condition with minor marking.
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' Careless Talk ' campaign Poster.
25 x 38cms poster, part of the ' Careless Talk ' campaign advising of the need to ' be careful of what you say to strangers and in public ' as ' a few words may give something away that will help the enemy '. Printed by Greycaine Ltd, Watford for H.M.S.O. Good, clean condition, has been folded as usual minor creases. read more
Miniature ARP Lapel badge.
Miniature, 1/5 size approx., chrome and enamel ARP lapel badge. One of the less common patterns with a half moon fitting to the reverse, maker marked ' Lambournes Birmingham. Good, bright condition. read more
Home Guard Shooting Target.
Cardboard target for use on small bore rifle ranges. Overprinted with ' No.82 Coy.21st Mx. Batt H.G. ' and impressed with manufacturer's details ' Banfield Bros '. The targets produced for the Barnet Battalion Home Guard were designed to replicate the profile of a German Paratrooper aiming a weapon . In excellent condition. Several available.
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ARP Axe and Cover.
Rubber handled, insulated Chillington ' ARP AX ' conatined in 1942 dated canvas cover with adjustable shoulder strap. Axe in good condition with bright, manufacturer marked head and slightly grubby but solid cover with manufacturer marking and date. read more