April 1942 The Land Girl.
Early issue (No.1 Vol.3 April 1942) of the 'Land Girl' the official magazine of the Women's Land Army.16pgs with a new cover motif, illustrated with b/w photographs and WLA equipment advertisements. This issue contains notes on uniform , Spitfire Fund, HQ notes and county news In good condition with loss of staples, marks and stains.The earlier, large format issues of the Land Girl are more unc... read more
ARP clasp knife.
Uncommon 1939 ARP clasp knife by the Davenport Cutlery Company rather than more common examples byGeorge Gill & Sons, Sheffield. Single bladed stainless steel bodied clasp knife with spike and lanyard ring. Clearly manufacturer marked and dated to body and blade. Blade and spike both patinated with blade tip broken. Slightly weak open and closure but otherwise good, overall condition. Increasi... read more
Patriotic postcard - ' Home Defence '.
Published by V.P.L. entitled ' Home Defence ' featuring a study of a fireman, warden and woman police constable overlooked by a blacked out set of traffic lights. Good condition, unposted.
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Northover Projector spanner.
Heavy steel, double-ended box spanner for the Northover Projector more properly known as the No.243 artillery tool. With the name ' Northover Projector ' cast into the handle, the tool was secured to the Projector mounting by a wing nut and was used in the assembly and dismantling of the Projector ( SEE later images for diagram and explanation of it's use )
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85.00 GBP
Hare joins the Home Guard.
92pgs 4th ed.1946 ' Hare joins the Home Guard ' by Alison Uttley with illustrations by Margaret Tempest. A charming, patriotic children's story book following the lines of a Beatrix Potter story with the weasels playing the part of the enemy whilst the rest of the forest animals perform the roles of the heroes of the home front. In good, used condition with some marking and loss to spine. Unco... read more
25.00 GBP
Gas Contaminated Area Warning Sign.
Triangular, double sided warning sign used by GIOs to indicate the perimeter of a gas contaminated area. Provided with pre-drilled holes for attachment to rope or screwed to a building or stand. Marked to indicate manufacture by Metal Box in 1940. Good, overall condition with some creasing and abrasions.
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London ' S ' Zone Home Guard Helmet.
A MkII Helmet marked to one side ' H.G. S Zone L.D ' stencilled in red and yellow paint. London ' S Zone ' was the area to the North from Hampstead to Elstree, most of which fell under the administrative auspices of the Middlesex TAA. Whilst the 24th Middlesex Battalion HG wore an ' S ' as part of their unit designations it is difficult to ascertain who specifically wore these marked helmets po... read more
WLA Account - ' Set my Hand upon the Plough '.
1946 1st ed. ' Set my Hand upon the Plough ' by E.M.Barraud. 91pg, original and scarce illustrated account of WLA and farming life.
' In 1939 the writer Enid Barraud, disillusioned with her city life, left London and went to live in a village in Cambridgeshire, joining what became known as The Women's Land Army, one of thousands of women who worked the land, while war raged overhead and ... read more
Air Raid Warden Enamel Sign.
50mm x 230mm enamel sign for an ' ARP AIR RAID WARDEN ' featuring a stylised ' ARP ' device. Clear signs of use with areas of enamel damage but the main title is clear. Earlier pattern than those more commonly encountered. read more
Defence - The Services' Magazine & Home Guard Monthly - 1943
February 1943ed of the Home Guard Monthly with articles on ' Frustrate Hitler ', ' Arms of the Army ', ' Concealment & Deceit ' with the usual regular columns. 44pgs in good, used condition with partial spine tear. read more