Boo-Boo The Barrage Balloon.

Published by the well known fine art publishers Raphael Tuck & Sons ' Boo-Boo the Barrage Balloon ' remains one of the iconic wartime childrens' collectables. 1943 16 page story about an anthropomorphic barrage balloon guarding the British skies featuring charming artwork. Scientists visiting a zoo are inspired by the elephant enclosure, and create a barrage balloon in the elephant's image. Boo...  read more

Code: 13340

ARP/CD Splinter Goggles.

Introduced early in the War these goggles were worn by A.R.P. personnel to protect eyes from spitting incendiary devices and bomb splinters. Two types of these goggles are known, this example has a solid bridge with an adjustable strap and foam rubber padding to the interior. The central section with a cross could be rotated providing more vision when required. Stamped ' patent pending ' to one...  read more

Code: 13339

The War in East Sussex.

1945 The War in East Sussex. A Short Account of the Main War Events in East Sussex, September 3, 1939 - May 7, 1945, and the Bombing of the County. Compiled and published by the Sussex Express and County Herald covering Luftwaffe bombing and V1 activity over the county. Illustrated throughout. Good, clean condition with v.small area of damage on f.e.p.  read more

Code: 13338

L&C Co.Ltd ARP badge.

28mm silver and enamel, badge for ARP personnel of an unidentified company L&C Co.Ltd. Half moon, lapel fitting to reverse. Excellent, bright condition.  read more

Code: 13337

19th ( Farningham ) Battalion Kent Home Guard history.

The 19th ( Farningham ) Battalion Home Guard by Lt.Col.O.H.Moseley. Card covers, 38pgs history of the unit with diagrams, maps and photographs with complete unit roll. Excellent, clean condition.  read more

Code: 13336

Comic Postcard - Gasmasks

Comic postcard, part of the XL ' Cheerful ' series featuring a courting couple wearing anti-gas equipment. Postally unused in good, clean condition.
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Code: 13335

SEG National Service badge.

Gilt and enamel, pin back badge worn by employees of SEG Ltd. Numbered to the reverse with manufacturer's details ' Thos Fattorini, B'ham '. SEG produced starter motors and generators for vehicles. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 13334

Home Guard haversack.

Scarce example of the Home Guard issue haversack. Unique to the HG the haversack was made from a rubberised canvas with a single buckle fastening. Clearly dated 1940 and manufacturer marked. Excellent, used condition retaining it's strap adjustment in stitched condition with light marking to reverse.  read more

Code: 13333

Anti-Axis satirical matchbox cover.

Matchbox cover with a cartoon featuring Hitler 'In the Allies Grip'. Satrical verse to the reverse and side. In good overall condition with some minor stains. Uncommon piece of wartime satire.  read more

Code: 13332

The Air Raid Warden's Reference Book.

1940 1st ed.128pgs fabric covered aide memoire outlining the duties of the air raid warden. One section covers the recording of sector and incident information with fold-out sector map form.Good, used condition, light marking to covers. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 13331