Stafford Bombed Areas Fund badge.

Tin and celluloid pin badge for the ' Stafford Bombed Areas Fund ' featuring a ' V ' for victory design. North Staffordshire was targeted due to its steelworks, railways, coal production, and nearby munitions factories, a fund was established to raise money for those who had suffered loss due to the bombing. Manufactured by Thos Fattorini, B'ham and scarce. Good condition with some minor foxing.  read more

Code: 13126

' When the Sirens Sounded ' ARP and the Times Newspapers.

1949ed. ' When the Sirens Sounded ' - an account pf ARP in Printing House Square 1937 - 1945 compiled and printed by the Times Newspaper. 99pgs with b/w illustrations, personnel list and pull out plans and diagrams giving a thorough examination of the Times ARP services and their role during the War. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 13125

WLA Overcoat Sleeve badge.

Unofficial WLA sleeve badge worn just above the cuff on the WLA overcoat. Made from cutting out the embroidered WLA insignia from an armband and stitched to the cuff. Often worn instead of the WLA shoulder slip ons. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 13124

Comic postcard - Blackout.

Comic postcard by the artist ' Taylor ' published by Bamforth of Holmfirth featuring a blackout theme.Postally used 1940 and in good used condition with light marking.
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Code: 13123

B.R.C.S. ARP Reserve Armband.

Heavy duty canvas armband worn by members of the British Red Cross Society ARP Reserve. Fastened by a solid brass buckle, this example is in excellent, bright condition.  read more

Code: 13122

Air Raids - What You Must Know.

Issued by the Ministry of Home Security in 1940 this 64pg booklet offers advice on subjects from gas masks to first aid and incendiary bombs to shelters. Illustrated with b/w photographs and sketches. In good, used condition  read more

Code: 13121

Staffordshire W.A.P.C. lapel badge.

Staffordshire Womens Auxiliary Police Constable lapel badge. Chrome and enamel, pin back badge, no manufacturer's details to reverse.  read more

Code: 13120

Home Guard Pocket Manual.

1943 revised edition ' The Home Guard Pocket Manual ' by A.Southworth, RSM Sevenoaks HG.72pgs inc. b/w illustrations and sketches outlining everything from weapon training, drill, scouting and battlecraft to field fortifications. In good, used condition with marking to covers and various creasing, minor rusting to staples.  read more

Code: 13119

4th (Stratford) Battalion, Warwickshire Home Guard Battledress.

40 Pat. Battledress Blouse bearing the insignia of a lieutenant of the 4th (Stratford) Battalion, Warwickshire Home Guard. Large, size 14 BD to fit 5ft 11" to 6ft with 40-41" chest and 35-36" waist with label indicating manufacture by Service Tailoring & Co.Ltd, Leeds. Battalion titles have been attached with a certain agricultural approach to needle work and in a nice make do and mend touch t...  read more

Code: 13118

Helliwells Aircraft National Service badge.

Gilt and enamel lapel badge for an employee of Helliwells Aircraft. Based at Walsall airfield, they specialised in aircraft repairs and maintenance and later went on the build large sub-structures. They went on to form a flying school in 1943.
Numbered to obverse with lapel fitting to reverse, manufacturer marked ' Thos Fattorini, B'ham '. Good, used condition with minor abrasions.  read more

Code: 13117