Early WVS Surrey Civil Defence arm badge.
First Pattern, early WVS Civil Defence arm badge and Surrey area title. First introduced in 1939, these early pattern badges were embroidered on flannel which was then replaced by felt in 1941. Intended to be worn on the lower part of the right sleeve of either the jacket or overcoat it was sometimes encountered worn on civilian suits. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been rem... read more
Death over Haggerston
1941 Death over Haggerston ‘An Account of Adventures that Befell some East Londoners between the Summers of 1940 and 1941’ by Herbert Wilson. 157pgs with a few topical chapter heading illustrations. Wilson was vicar of Haggerston parish at the time and wrote what was described as badly written, but the only book to show “any real critical appreciation of the working-class mind in these astonish... read more
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Bournemouth ARP Respirator Leaflet
Foolscap format leaflet issued by Bournemouth County Borough ARP concerning the use and care of the civilian respirator. Has been folded, generally good condition with minor creases and edge tears. read more
Early Fire Guard shoulder title.
Early embroidered ' Fire Guard ' title . This style of title was adopted by the early Fire Guard organisation when they were administered by the Fire Brigades, the initial reorganisation of the Fire Guards bringing about their control by the Civil Defences services brought about the replacement of this pattern of title with examples in gold on blue embroidery. Good overall condition, . Uncommon. read more
Gale & Polden Training Series - Fire Control.
C1942 ' Fire Control ' by Col.G.A.Wade. Part of the Gale & Polden Training Series which featured colourful sketches to their front covers. 31pgs with a pull-out, all colour, poster illustrating the sequence of fire control orders. Offers advice on all aspects of fire control, effect on the enemy, expenditure of SAA, selection of targets, fire orders etc. Good, used condition with some marking t... read more
National Fire Service Shoulder title.
Embroidered National Fire Service shoulder title. These titles were not generally issued to NFS members and were intended for and worn by, members of the Overseas Columns, one of which ( No. 4 ) saw service in Europe. Good, unissued condition. read more
Fire Guard Shoulder Title.
Embroidered Fire Guard Sector Captain shoulder title. Post 1943 rank insignia for the lowest uniformed rank in the Fire Guard and in unused condition. read more
Frog, Leather Pattern ’39 - Home Guard Issue.
Essentially leather replicas of the 1st Issue Patt. ’37 Webbing Equipment frogs, the leather pattern '39 were on widespread issue with the Home Guard to accommodate their U.S. M-1917 Bayonets. Good, used condition with no obvious markings. read more
Air Raid Precautions Tape Tin & Contents.
Original tin of Arms Brand ARP Tape. Designed specifically for sealing doors and windows against the ingress of poison gas. Still sealed with original contents, marked label but otherwise good condition. read more
Fire Force 24 NFS Helmet.
1939 dated MkII helmet by Briggs Motor Bodies with a size 7 MkI, 1938 dated liner by Vero. This example is badged for a member of NFS No.24 Fire Force. No.24 Fire Force covered the City of Birmingham and the surrounding metropolitan area. Helmet in excellent, used condition with manufacturer's markings faintly stamped to rim and to liner with some abrasions to the crown and dusty interior. read more