R.A.F. Merlin Ashtray.
Ashtray made from a RR Merlin engine piston ' as used in the Battle of Britain - August - October 1940 ' featuring an extract from Churchill's speech about ' the Few ' and the R.A.F. crest. Manufactured and retailed under the ' Tallent ' brand, this example in good condition. read more
Y.W.C.A. War Service badge.
25mm Tin and celluloid, finback badge for Y.W.C.A. War Service. Like many organisations the Young Woman's Christian Association undertook many and various roles during wartime from manning canteens to collecting material for bandages. Good, used condition with some light marking. read more
Hitler Hate Club badge.
Bronzed lapel badge for the ' Hitler Hate Club ' Features a ' British Lion ' grappling with a snake with Hitler's head - a protected design. Half moon lapel fitting to reverse. In excellent, clean condition. read more
Paisley Battalion Home Guard Battledress.
Early '37 Pat. Battledress Blouse bearing the insignia of the 2nd Renfrewshire ( Paisley ) Battalion Home Guard in the form of printed ' 2 REN ' shoulder insignia . Size 7 BD ( Height 5' 7" - 5' 8" Chest 35" - 36", Waist 30" - 31" ), 1940 dated label manufactured by Montague Burton, Ltd, Leeds and WD inspection stamp.Printed Home Guard shoulder titles to both arms with name and ID card number i... read more
4th Battalion Buckinghamshire Home Guard history.
95pg history entitled ' Home Guard BUX4, records and reminiscences of the 4th Buckinghamshire Battalion Home Guard ' by Lt.Col.L.W.Kentish,DSO with illustrations. In excellent condition with scarce dust wrapper ex. IWM collection. read more
Civil Defence Rescue helmet.
Black MkII helmet marked to show membership of a CD or ARP Rescue Party. Unclear Manufacturer markings to the rim with a 1938 dated, size 7 Mk I liner by Vero. In generally good, clean condition with the usual minor areas of paint loss and abrasions commensurate with use. read more
LDV Instruction No.3 German Parachute Troops.
1940ed. LDV Instruction No.3 German Parachute Troops, 8pg pamphlet on the identification, organisation, weaponry and how to engage parachute troops. Slightly tatty, used condition, has been folded with slight tears. Scarce, early LDV instruction priced accordingly to reflect condition. read more
Kent Special Constabulary lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel lapel badge for Kent Special Constabulary. Half moon lapel fitting, manufacturer marked Thos.Fattorini,B'ham to the reverse. Good overall condition. read more
Warden's Shoulder titles.
Wartime pair of standard, round ended Warden shoulder titles. Embroidered gold on blue/black wool, removed from a uniform and in good condition.
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Transport Goes to War.
1942 1st ed. ' Transport Goes to War ' HMSO - Ministry of Information for Ministry of War Transport, the official story of British War Transport , railways, buses, road transport, canals, docks - the delivery of war materials, troops goods and workers in the midst of enemy action. Good, clean condition.
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