1943 Butterfly Bomb Leaflet/Poster.

Scarce photographic leaflet detailing the appearance of butterfly bombs. Although not the first deployment against the UK, this leaflet was initially printed in 1941 warning of the danger of ' small anti-personnel bomb '. Following their widespread use in the raids against Hull and Grimsby in June 1943 and the disruption and danger created by their use, information was distributed amongst Civil...  read more

Code: 14079

A.R.P. A Complete Guide.

1939 ' A.R.P. A Complete Guide to Civil Defence Measures ' issued by the Daily Telegraph. 80pgs covering various aspects of Civil Defence from Casualty Services, Protection, Evacuation and gas. Good, clean condition featuring a striking colour cover.  read more

Code: 14078

35th (Upper Agbrigg) Battalion, West Riding Home Guard titles.

Printed blue on khaki 35th (Upper Agbrigg) Battalion, West Riding Home Guard unit titles. Accompanied by a screen printed Home Guard shoulder title. Clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.  read more

Code: 14077

Sterling Silver ARP Tie Pin/Brooch.

Sterling Silver ARP bar brooch or tie pin. Designed for use on civilian attire but often seen being used on uniform. Good, clean condition marked ' Sterling Silver ' to reverse.  read more

Code: 14076

Wartime Toilet Roll.

Original wartime toilet roll ! N.O.S. example of the ' Lipton's ' brand retaining it's outer sleeve with the printed caveat ' only the finest materials permitted by the paper control...' Good overall condition with an area of damage to the now dusty sleeve.  read more

Code: 14075

ARP ' Butterfly Brand ' Sealing Tape.

Tin with no contents of ' Butterfly Brand ' ARP Sealing Tape. Intended to be used to make rooms gasproof by sealing all joints etc., they were later rebranded for use as window reinforcement against flying glass. Good, used condition, with abrasion to label. Instructions label .  read more

Code: 14074

The Evacuees In The Forest.

1940 2nd ed. The Evacuees In The Forest. With Pictures by a New Artist For Children - Jack Dunkley. 35pgs with colour illustrations telling the classic story of the evacuees going to the country and their adventures concluding with a visit from their parents. Scarce publication which has unfortunately had some damage to the back cover, contents however, largely clean with some marking, priced ...  read more

Code: 14073

WLA 4 Year Armband.

Felt and cotton, embroidered Women's Land Army armband for four years service. This example in good, clean condition with no shrinking which is a common occurrence with this particular armband. Some moth damage.  read more

Code: 14072

ARP Warden's Report Form Pad.

Pad of the standard Warden's report form, A.R.P./M.1. Instructions for use of the form printed to the reverse card support. The 1939 printed forms include sections for air raid damage, type of bombs, casualties, uxbs etc. Overstamped to the reverse to provide for a supplementary report. Good, clean condition with approx.25 forms remaining.  read more

Code: 14071

Worcester Warship Week badge.

Tin and celluloid pinback badge for Worcester Warships Week Jan 20 - 27 1941. In good condition, some foxing and light marking to reverse. First of Worcester's Warship Weeks ( See: 14051 ).  read more

Code: 14070