Police Sub Inspector Helmet.
White painted, MkII Police helmet featuring transfer rank markings for a Sub Inspector. Unclear manufacturer's markings to rim with a MkII, size 7 liner by ' BMB ' ( Briggs Motor Bodies ). Good, used condition with various abrasions chips etc., with some discolouration. read more
Our Railways in War-time.
One of the series of books by the publisher Raphael Tuck & Songs combining text and illustrations on a theme. Our Railways in War-time combines superb contemporary illustrations with text by C.J.Allen. Whilst this example is not in the best condition, with the covers being rubbed and marked with annotations, the contents are largely clean, particularly the evocative illustrations. Uncommon. read more
Unissued Nottinghamshire ( West Bridgford ) Btn. Home Guard Titles
Unissued printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder titles for the 2nd Nottinghamshire ( West Bridgford ) Battalion. Good, clean condition. read more
The Warden's Manual.
1942 ' The Warden's Manual ' by S.Evelyn Thomas. 256pg comprehensive manual covering every aspect of a Wardens' responsibility from Black-out regulations, gas masks, incidents, shelters, wardens' post and post raid work. Illustrated through out with sketches, diagrams and b/w photographs. Uncommon and unusual for being hardbound. read more
Wartime Guernsey Identity Card.
Dual language ( English/German ) photographic identity card for a Guernsey resident issued during the German occupation of the Channel Islands. Issued jointly by the Controlling Committee of the States of Guernsey and the German Feldkommandantur with two overlaid cancellation stamps. Good used condition with marking and a tear. Uncommon. read more
Red Cross Agriculture Fund Committee Member Lapel.
Elaborate gilt and enamel lapel badge by J.R.Gaunt, London for a member of the Red Cross Agriculture Fund County Committee. The Agriculture Fund was based around the county committees of the NFU and the War Organisation of the Red Cross & St.John raising funds through various events, horse shows, fetes, county shows etc. It also ran a Rural Pennies collection. Half moon lapel fitting and in goo... read more
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The ' Blackout Book '.
1939ed The ' Blackout Book '. by Evelyn August . The 216pgs are filled with games, puzzles and pastimes to undertake whilst in the shelter or enduring the long periods of blackout. Includes things as diverse as conjuring in the black-out, sandbags and a running astrological strand ' You Can't Black-Out the Stars '. Good, used condition. read more
WVS Housewives Sevice lapel badge.
25mm x 12mm Chrome and enamel pinback badge for the WVS Housewives Service.The Housewives Service were members of the WVS who were unable to leave home because of domestic commitments but were trained to help the Civil Defence services in their locality particularly in the care of casualties. Undamaged enamel with an enamelling flaw at top edge. read more
WLA Portraits.
2 x b/w portraits of ' Win ' a member of the WLA probably based in Sussex. Both portraits show good uniform detail.
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Ministry of Food Armband.
Printed blue and white Ministry of Food ' Food ' armband. Probably for use by MOF emergency food officers this example in excellent, clean, lightly used condition. read more