Fire Guard helmet.

Firewatcher's pattern helmet, introduced from 1941 to provide an alternative to the standard MkII which did not consume so much high grade steel which was required for ballistically proof helmets. On widespread issue to second line Civil Defence services but primarily issued to firewatchers and the Fire Guard. Manufactured marked AMC and dated 1941 to both shell and liner. Although a common pat...  read more

Code: 7758

Birmingham ARP Respirator Care leaflet.

City of Birmingham ARP leaflet entitled 'How to take care of your respirator'. Lists dos and dont's relating to care of a gasmask and is signed 'Victor Hamilton - ARP co-ordinating officer'. In excellent clean condition. Several in stock.
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Code: 7757

Squander Bug poster.

37 x 50cms approx . Another poster issued by the National Savings committee featuring one of the iconic WW2 images, the 'Squander Bug'. Originally conceived by the artist Phillip Boydell as the 'Money Grub' the scheme was accepted almost unaltered except for the name. This poster was an adaptation by another, unknown artist, in an attempt to riducule extravagance and promote saving. Bright and ...  read more

Code: 7751

TUC Decleration - War Savings.

50 x 75cms approx. poster issued by the National Savings Committee as WFP.77 'Decleration by the General Council of the Trades Union Congress' essentially advocating the adoption of national savings as a means of helping the War's financial needs. Printed for HMSO by Fosh & Cross,London. In good condition with some edge rips and glue staining to one side.  read more

Code: 7738

'Join the Crusade' savings poster.

25 x 38cms approx. poster issued by the National Savings Committee as WFP 101 'Join the Crusade - Buy National Savings Certificates'. Printed for HMSO by Fosh & Cross Ltd.,London. In excellent condition with very minor creasing and marks.  read more

Code: 7737

Liverpool Red Cross Rally 1942.

22 x 40cm poster for Liverpool Red Cross Rally 3 - 10th October 1942 in aid of the Red Cross and St.John 'Penny a Week' Fund. Signed 'Percy Corkhill' and was printed by "B.P." Press Ltd, Liverpool. In excellent condition with two very minor stains and some creasing.  read more

Code: 7734

Bradford Home Guard Proficiency Badge.

Silvered, brass and enamel badge for Bradford Home Guard ,Proficiency. Lugs to reverse and maker marked Fattorini, Bradford. Presumably given to denote the successful attainment of the Home Guard Proficiency test although as there are bronze versions in circulation this might indicate higher levels of attainment. In excellent, bright condition with undamaged enamel.  read more

Code: 7732

WW2 Civil Defence Flag.

90 x 150cm approx. Civil Defence flag. Multi-piece construction printed onto cotton with manufacturers paper tag still tacked to one side. These flags were used at parades and CD headquarters. Toggle and halyard present ready to be run up the pole! Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 7722

In the Space Of A Single Day - Insignia and Uniforms of the LDV and Home Guard

In the Space of a Single Day - The Insignia and Uniforms of the LDV and Home Guard 1940-1944 and 1952-1956 by Jon Mills and Terry Carney. 162pgs, spiral bound, colour illustrations throughout.
Out of print, seminal reference to Home Guard uniform and insignia.
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Code: 7720

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 good condition with scarce dust wrapper.  read more

Code: 7711