Northumberland Home Guard Area Insignia.
Printed, probably by Calico Printers Ltd., this sign was used by Northumbrian Home Guard units. Featuring the County Council's arms, referred to as St.Oswald's Shield after the first Christian king of Northumberland. Distinct from later badges which had eight red and yellow vertical stripes this example has six bars and is typical of that worn during the War. Pair of unused badges with a pin ho... read more
American Red Cross-Gt.Britain lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel, pinback lapel badge for British workers in the American Red Cross. This badge was worn by paid and volunteer workers for the ARC in the various clubs that were established around the UK to provide comforts and welfare to US servicemen. 'Thos Fattorini, B'ham' maker marked to the reverse. In excellent, clean condition. read more
Comic Postcard - Home Guard.
Published by The Photochromic Co.,Ltd as part of their Home Guard Silhouettes series. This is No.6 of the series making a joke about the relative ages of the Home Guard. Postally unused and in good, clean condition.
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Wartime WVS Clothing Label.
Woven WVS clothing label. This style of label was featured in most wartime clothing this size probably came from the greatcoat. In excellent, clean condition. read more
Wartime Patriotic Bus TIckets.
A selection of used 3d bus tickets issued by the Brighton Hove & District Omnibus Co., Ltd, each bearing a slogan guarding against ' Careless Talk '. read more
Royal Naval Volunteer Wireless Reserve Lapel Badge.
Originally created by the Admiralty in 1935 as the RN Wireless Auxiliary Reserve to organise those in the the Naval reserves who specialised in wireless operation. Often amateur radio hams, members received no uniform but were to hold themselves ready for mobilisation in the event of war. Regularised in early 1939 and renamed RNVWR this lapel badge was issued shortly after . Manufacturer marked... read more
Royal Naval Youth Entry Badge.
Embroidered badge for members of the Royal Navy Y Scheme, a scheme which allowed young men to pre select service in the Navy before their call up at 18. Requirements of the scheme required members to enrol in approved forms of training which included service in the Home Guard. When worn in HG uniform it was to be worn on the left arm. In good, clean condition with clear evidence of having been ... read more
NFS Certificate of Service - No.30 Area.
National Fire Service Certificate of Service with accompanying envelope to 514417 Fireman Charles John Peck who served in Fire Force Area 38. No.38 Area covered the S/W London region with it's headquarters in Wimbledon, Stokes it would appear was resident in Stoneleigh, Surrey. Good, used condition with some foxing, envelope tatty. read more
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CD Rest Centre ' Person in Charge ' Armband.
Scarce example of a printed Civil Defence Rest Centre Armband with the additional title for Person in Charge. These ' rainbow ' style official armlets feature a number of official and unofficially sanctioned job titles and are particularly uncommon. Excellent, clean and probably unissued condition. read more
Boo-Boo The Barrage Balloon.
Published by the well known fine art publishers Raphael Tuck & Sons ' Boo-Boo the Barrage Balloon ' remains one of the iconic wartime childrens' collectables. 1943 16 page story about an anthropomorphic barrage balloon guarding the British skies featuring charming artwork. Scientists visiting a zoo are inspired by the elephant enclosure, and create a barrage balloon in the elephant's image. Boo... read more