WLA Drill overall coat.
Women's Land Army ' Overalls, Coats,Drill '. 1944 dated, size Large - Bust 39" - 42ins by Workwear.Ltd. Standard working overall used by the WLA, this example in mint, probably unissued condition with all buttons, belt etc present.
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Edgbaston War Saving s Badge.
Tin and celluloid, pinback lapel badge for 'Edgbaston Savings Campaign 1941 ' featuring a pleasing image of a tank. Probably given in exchange for a contribution to the fund, this example in excellent condition with one small area of corrosion to rim reverse. read more
Salute the Soldier campaign poster.
37cms x 48cms approx Salute the Soldier campaign poster. Featuring an image of Churchill with a letter from 10 Downing Street wishing the campaign success. Issued by the National Savings Committee and printed for HMSO by Chromoworks Ltd, London. In good overall condition with one 3cm tear near to the centre and 2cm tear at bottom l/h edge. Glue marks to one side on the reverse with some minor b... read more
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