Anti-Axis satirical matchbox cover.

Matchbox cover with a cartoon featuring Hitler 'In the Allies Grip'. Satrical verse to the reverse and side. In good overall condition with some minor stains. Uncommon piece of wartime satire.  read more

Code: 13332

The Air Raid Warden's Reference Book.

1940 1st ed.128pgs fabric covered aide memoire outlining the duties of the air raid warden. One section covers the recording of sector and incident information with fold-out sector map form.Good, used condition, light marking to covers. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 13331

Ist Battalion Bedfordshire Home Guard History.

Magazine style history of ' " G " Company ( H.Q.Admin.Group ) Ist Bedfordshire Battalion June 1940 - December 1941 '. 23pgs, illustrated throughout with b/w photographs with a short history of the development of the unit. Has been folded with lightly marked covers. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 13329

WVS Scarf.

Official issue wartime WVS scarf. Wool scarf featuring the WVS colours and line with maroon rayon. Good, used condition with one minor edge knick. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 13328

Your Anderson Shelter This Winter Leaflet.

C1941, 7pg small size leaflet entitled ' Your Anderson Shelter This Winter '. Issued by the Ministry of Home Security this leaflet outlines ways of staying warm, prevention of flooding and the making of bunks. Illustrated with sketches this is a leaflet which is seldom encountered. Good condition with some rusting of staples, uncommon.  read more

Code: 13327

Laystall at War

Laystall at War - a wartime history of Laystall Engineering of Wolverhampton dedicated to the ' Women Workers '. 36pgs outlining the work of the company that built 6Pdr. guns, tank tracks, Smith Guns and propeller hubs. Also includes sections on air raids, social clubs and War Savings. Illustrated throughout. Slightly tired condition but uncommon.  read more

Code: 13326

ARP Fire Warden badge.

Tin and celluloid ARP Fire Warden pinback badge. Probably dates from post 1941 attempts to augment the Fire Services with Fire Watchers, civilian volunteers who were to act as the first line of defence against incendiary bombs. In good used condition with some minor marking.  read more

Code: 13325

Comic Postcard - Blackout.

Charming comic postcard published by the Medici Society featuring the artist Mollie Willing and a Blackout theme. Postally used and desirable image.
POSTFREE within UK  read more

Code: 13324

1941 Ration Book R.BI/4.

1941 RB.1/4 General Ration Book. This is the fourth issue ration book, issued in 1941 from the Manchester food office, the second page contains instructions on how to use the book. As usual with most ration books some coupons clipped and or cancelled, covers lightly marked through use with rusted staples.  read more

Code: 13322

Home Guard Improvised Grenade.

WW2 Home Guard extemporised grenade. Designed by Lt.Col.Williams Ellis of the 1st Btn. Merioneth Home Guard the grenade consisted of a rough casting sealed by a wooden plug, similar in design and construction to the WW1 Battye bomb. Filled with black powder and intiated by a piece of Bickford cord the grenade could be used as a practice or as a replacement H.E.Fragmentation grenade in place of ...  read more

Code: 13320