King's Commendation for Brave Conduct Badge for Civilians.
Scarce, plastic King's Commendation for Brave Conduct badge . Instituted in 1942, the King's Commendation was instituted in respect of acts of civilian bravery during the Second World War and the badge was awarded in pairs for wear on suit, jacket or dress lapels, it was broadly equivalent to a Mention in Despatches in military circles.
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INERT German 1kg B1E Incendiary bomb.
The standard German 1kg incendiary bomb dropped on the UK in profusion and the baine of the Civil Defence services. Filled with thermite and made from electron magnesium and intiated by an impact fuze, the I.B. burnt with a fierce heat and intense white light.
This 1938 dated example has clearly come to earth with stress marks to nose and deformed tail. Bomb has partially ignited with ho... read more
Industrial A.R.P. Helmet - G.R.F.F.
MkII helmet, 1940 dated helmet for an unknown company A.R.P./ Fire Watch team. Black painted with the initials G.R.F.F. to the front. Manufacturer's details and date stamped to rim with a size 7, 1940 dated MkII liner by the Teddy Toy Company of Dagenham. Good, used condition with a dusty interior. read more
Comic Postcard - Rationing.
Wartime comic postcard published by Bamforth & Co. with a rationing subject ' ( P.S. Don't tell the Gestapo ! ). Message to reverse but not postally used.
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Dig for Victory Leaflet No.15 - Potato Growing in Allotments.
Dig for Victory Leaflet No.15 - Potato Growing in Allotments and Gardens.4 pg leaflet published by the Min.of Agriculture giving advice on preperation, cultivation and planting. In good, clean condition, some light marking.
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8.50 GBP
Scottish YMCA War Service badge.
Brass and enamel pin back badge for a volunteer with the Scottish Y.M.C.A. indicating their ' Voluntary War Service '. Many Y.M.C.A.s operated as clubs and restaurants as well as offering accommodation to troops etc. Good, used condition. read more
25.00 GBP
ARP Handbook No.8 Duties of Air Raid Wardens.
1938 2nd ed. 26pg ARP Handbook No.8 - The Duties of Air Raid Wardens. Sets out the responsibilities of Air Raid Wardens including lists of equipment, setting up of Warden's posts and why Air Raid Wardens are needed. In good, used condition, light rusting to staples. read more
Potatoes For Victory.
1943 ' Potatoes For Victory ' by Prof: A.Ling - Recipes for tasty dishes made with potatoes in support of Lord Woolton's appeal to use more potatoes. 44pgs offering delights such as ' chip pie ' and ' old bread soup '. Good, used condition and scarce. read more
Firewatcher's Armband.
Unusual armband for a Fire watcher. Card-backed celluloid disc with ' F.W. ' printed directly to the surface in the manner of an oversize badge. Elastic retainer to reverse for wear on the arm. 75mm. read more
31st South Staffordshire ( Smethwick ) )Home Guard Battalion Titles.
Printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder titles for the 31st South Staffordshire ( Smethwick ) Battalion. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. read more