Illuminated " LIT " Blackout badge.
Scarce example of an illuminated badge for use in the blackout. This N.O.S. example is intact in it's original envelope ( an image of an identical, but different colour badge is shown for information ) and is retailed under the " LIT " brand to promote ' Black-out Safety ! ' . Designed to be screwed into a torch using the bulb holder as the power source. Excellent, as new condition and scarce. read more
Comic Postcard - ' A.R.P. '
Early comic postcard published by Valentines by the artist ' Whimsy '. Postally used, good, used condition with a light over frank.
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Rough Stuff for Home Guards.
1942 2nd ed. ' Rough Stuff for Home Guards ' by S.Duffield & A.G.Elliot. 80pgs detailing hand to hand fighting, suitability of shot guns, the dagger, sawn off gun etc with essays ' I caught a traitor , Treat 'em Rough etc. In good, used condition with light marking, creasing etc to covers. Uncommon. read more
War Service Scouts handbook.
96pg handbook for War Service Scouts published by the Boy Scouts Assoc. Includes chapters on ARP, Patrolling 'Commandos must begin somewhere!', self defence as well as all the normal Scouting endeavours. Illustrated throughout with photographs, maps,sketches and maps. In good, used condition with slightly creased covers and rusted staples with one minor tear to one page. read more
Warmen Courageous - The Story of the Essex Home Guard
1951 1st ed. ' Warmen Courageous - The Story of the Essex Home Guard 1940 - 1945 ' by Mjr. Peter Finch. 351pgs possibly the most complete account of Home Guard units and their organisation that has been written. This encyclopaedic account is packed with battalion histories, defence plans and fold-out platoon photos and is particularly scarce. Good, tight condition with marked boards. read more
Essex ARP Enamel Sign.
23cms x 8cms approx., blue and white enamel sign for an Essex Air Raid Warden. Largely undamaged with some very minor rust to the edges and screw holes with some light rubbing to enamels. Scarce and less commonly encountered than it's red and white generic ARP contemporary. read more
Home Guard Lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel Home Guard lapel badge. Uncommon variation by ' Lambournes, B'ham '. Good, used condition with undamaged enamel. read more
NFS 38 breast badge.
Embroidered red on blue wool National Fire Service area 38 breast badge. For wear on the heavy duty NFS tunic. Area 38 covered S/W London and had it's headquarters in Wimbledon. In good condition with some evidence of having been removed from a tunic. read more
Tractor Ploughing in War Time.
1940 ' Tractor Ploughing in War Time ' issued by R.A.Lister & Co. 32pgs, illustrated throughout starting from setting up the plough, through ploughshares, headlands, Coulter settings to furrow settings. Good, used condition, has been folded. read more
Metropolitan Police at War.
1947 scarce HMSO title ' The Metropolitan Police at War '. 89pg soft covered title dealing with the London police force at war. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and comprehensive rolls of honour, awards and service. Excellent, clean condition. read more