Police Duty Armband.

Embroidered armband which all uniformed Constables and Sergeants were required to wear on the left forearm sleeve of the tunic, signifying that the officers were on duty, this was also required by the large number of non uniformed Specials who were recruited during the War. Similarly the early members of the Observer Corps, who were initially administered by the police, were required to wear th...  read more

Code: 12874

Dig for Victory Leaflet No.15 - Potato Growing in Allotments.

Dig for Victory Leaflet No.15 - Potato Growing in Allotments and Gardens.4 pg leaflet published by the Min.of Agriculture giving advice on preperation, cultivation and planting. In good, clean condition, some light marking.
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Code: 12873

Second Phase 4th Battalion Home Guard Shoulder title.

Second Phase Home Guard shoulder title for the 4th Essex ( Romford ) battalion. Typical of Second Phase titles felt on a rubberised backing. Unissued condition with some minor marks.  read more

Code: 12871

Victory Celebrations Transport Arrangements

1946 Fold-out Victory Celebrations Transport Arrangements. Issued by London Transport, the pamphlet gives a map of the Victory Processions for June 8th and a list of the alterations to the various bus, tram and trolleybus routes. Also gives an outline of the celebrations and various advice on how to get there. Good, used condition with marked cover.  read more

Code: 12870

Home Guard Leather Gaiters.

A pair of matching leather gaiters for wear by the Home Guard. Finished with an effect that is sometimes found on items of 1939 Pattern leather webbing but with no obvious signs of dates or manufacturing details. Well worn with some marks and cuts but entirely serviceable.  read more

Code: 12869

CD Training Pamphlet No.6 Rescue of Crews of Crashed Aircraft.

1942ed. 8pgs Civil Defence Training Pamphlet No.6 'Rescue of Crews of Crashed Aircraft'. Pub. Min. of Home Security. Gives outline guide to CD rescue parties in how to approach crashes and locate crew members, types of aircraft, parachute harnesses, avoidance of self destruct devices etc. Good, used condition with minor creases and creasing.  read more

Code: 12868

2-Pdr Anti-Tank Gun manual.

1944ed. 40pg manual for the 2-Pdr Anti-Tank Gun published by Gale & Polden. Featuring a superb all colour, pull out chart showing the gun and exploded views of the main parts, ammunition etc and illustrated with diagrams and b/w photographs. All the photographs show the gun being manned by Home Guard personnel who are the target audience for this commercial publication. In excellent condition w...  read more

Code: 12866

Wartime Child's Toy Helmet.

Pressed tin, child's toy helmet. These items were popular during the early part of the war and this example is in excellent condition with some minor denting and marks. Missing it's elasticated chinstrap as usual but excellent example.  read more

Code: 12865

Comic postcard - Air Raid Warning.

Comic postcard by the artist ' Taylor ' published by Bamforth of Holmfirth. Featuring a cheeky air raid warning theme with message to reverse. Good, used condition with light marking.
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Code: 12863

Mobile Voluntary Aid Detachment Armband.

Cotton armband with applied embroidered badge for wear by a member of a Mobile Voluntary Aid Detachment. Voluntary Aid Detachments, VADs were made up of British Red Cross and St John Ambulance members. They provided trained people to act as reserves to the medical services, Mobile VADs could be sent anywhere. Good, used condition.  read more

Code: 12862