35th County of London ( Civil Service ) Btn. Home Guard Titles
Printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard unit title for the 35th ( Civil Service ) Battalion County of London Home Guard accompanied by an embroidered shoulder title.The Battalion had its headquarters in Westminster. This set of insignia is in unissued condition. read more
Fire over London.
' Fire over London - The story of the London Fire Service 1940-41 '.32pg booklet published by the London County Council in 1941 describing the Fire services role in defeating the big fire raids of 1940/41.Very much in the style of the HMSO series of wartime histories this example in excellent clean condition. read more
Beating the Invader Leaflet.
1941 double-sided leaflet published by the Ministry of Information and the Ministry of Home Security dealing with the prospect of being invaded. Headed by a message from the Prime Minister and offers practical advice dealing with the immobilsation of vehicles, the authorities, and instructions in the event of invasion. Good, clean condition, has been folded with other minor creases and a small ... read more
Kent Home Guard badge - Second Phase.
Embroidered on felt, unit insignia worn by Kent Home Guard during the second phase when the organisation was reconstituted in 1952. Excellent, unissued condition. read more
Brierley Hill Warship Week badge.
Approx. 25mm tin and celluloid pinback badge for Brierley Hill Warship Week 1941. Manufacturer marked ' Thos. Fattorini, B'ham ' and is in good used condition with light rusting to reverse and minor foxing. read more
A.F.S.Drill & Instruction Manual.
C1939 ' A.F.S.Drill & Instruction Manual '. 70pgs including sketches and diagrams outlining pump and rescue drill to be undertaken to ensure slick performance at an incident. Good, clean condition with creasing to front cover. read more
R.O.F. Women's Drill Shirt/Blouse.
1942 dated heavy duty cotton drill shirt/blouse for wear by Women Ordnance Factory workers. Elasticted waist and cuffs with cotton tie closures to neck. Prominently marked to neck with red stencilled ' ROF ' with label to interior. Good, used condition with some staining and marks. Scarce item. read more
A.R.P. by J.B.S.Haldane.
1st 1938 A.R.P. by J.B.S.Haldane. Haldane, an eminent scientist, writing for the Left Book Club sought to reassure the average man in the street of the efficacy of the Government's plans against aerial attack. He also sought to advise on what further steps that could be taken with chapters such as ' Official ARP Schemes ', ' Protection from Explosions ', Poisonous Gas and Smokes ', in order t... read more
Seaton Colyton Beer & District War Weapons badge.
tin and celluloid pin badge for the Seaton Colyton Beer & District War Weapons Week held between July 5th and 12th 1941. An uncommon souvenir of East Devon's war effort. read more
Fire Guard Area Officer Shoulder title.
Embroidered Fire Guard Area Officer shoulder title. Post 1943 rank insignia for one of the higher ranks in the Fire Guard, in unissued condition. Uncommon. read more