3rd Beds Ampthill Btn Officers photograph.
Card mounted b/w photograph showing the officers of the 3rd ( Ampthill ) Btn Bedfordshire Home Guard in November 1944. 20cms x 30cms. Good, clean condition. read more
15.00 GBP
' Utility ' Lighter.
As smoking was ubiquitous during the war, lighters were an everyday part of life. This example was designed as a ' utility ' model and marked ' UL ' to the base. All brass body with removable cap designed to be used with lighter fluid or petrol. This particular model went on to be used by MI9 to conceal a compass to facilitate escaping POWs. Good, used condition, patinated overall. read more
The Midnight Watch - Fire Guard Newspaper. No.11
The Midnight Watch No.11 ' - ' Broadsheet of Britain's Fire Guard and Civil Defence Workers '. Designed as a poster format information sheet and containing specific and information and news pertinent to the Fire Guard. This example features illustrated articles on the exploding incendiary, duties of officers and organisation of street fire parties. In good, used condition, has been folded with ... read more
Woman's Auxiliary Police Constable Shoulder title.
Uncommon WW2, embroidered WAPC ( Woman's Auxiliary Police Constable ) shoulder title. Good, used condition with light signs of having been removed from a uniform. read more
ARP Training Manual No.1 - Basic Training.
1940, edition ARP Training Manual No.1 ' Basic Training in Air Raid Precautions '.85pgs with illustrations and diagrams. Large format manual dealing with gas, high explosive bombs, shelters, incendiaries etc including all basic principles of personal protection against air attack. Good used condition with some light creasing, marking etc. read more
SFP Civilian Protective Helmet.
A 1941 dated example of the Fire Watcher's or Zuckerman pattern Civilian Protective helmet marked for members of a Supplementary or Street Fire Party. Manufactured by either Vauxhall or Viners whose intials appear stamped to the inner rim along with the date. A size 7 liner is held by its original bootlace suspension with a bootlace chinstrap. Marked ' S.F.P. ' in the form of a transfer to fron... read more
Wiggins Teape 1939-45
C1946 Wiggins Teape 1939-1945 a history of the paper manufacturer during the War. 32pgs with colorised images covering all aspects of the company's role during the War, from the bombing of the head office in London to the making of Churchill tank turrets, maps, charts and all aspects of ' paper at war '. Card covers with marking and chipping. read more
NAAFI Cap and collar badges.
A set of bronzed insignia for uniformed members of NAAFI staff. Consists of one cap badge, numbered to the reverse, and a matching pair of collar badges. Good, used condition with all lugs intact. read more
40.00 GBP
Picture Post - P/O Keith Gillman.
Iconic August 31 1940 edition of Picture Post showing the archetypical image of a fighter pilot. Taken in July, this photo of Keith Gillman posthumously became the iconic image of a Battle of Britain pilot. Gilman was shot down off Dover on Sunday 25/08/40 flying a 32 Sqn. Hurricane - his image lives on and is to be seen in numerous publications on the Battle of Britain. Highly sought after thi... read more
Wartime Money Box.
Wartime economy money box featuring patriotic scenes of aircraft, tanks, guns and aircraft with the title ' Save Your Pennies '. Could be a war savings vehicle as there is no facility to remove the contents without the use of a tin opener ! Reasonable condition with some corrosion but the graphics remain bright. read more