Consolidated Instructions to Invasion Committees.
1942 Consolidated Instructions to Invasion Committees in England & Wales. 26pg ' Confidential ' instructions for a response to an area being invaded. This was primarily an attempt ' to maintain a semblance of order in the area, ensure the roads were kept clear of refugees, assist the military where necessary and ensure the local populace were informed about water, food and cooking facilities in... read more
Home Guard Shoulder titles.
A pair of matching, printed Home Guard shoulder titles as issued. Sewn to shape and with clear indications of having been removed from a uniform, Good, used condition. read more
Dig for Victory Leaflet No.2 - Onions-Leeks-Shallots-Garlic.
1944ed. Dig for Victory Leaflet No.2 ' Onions-Leeks-Shallots-Garlic ' Following the usual Min.of Agriculture format, this leaflet describes the various properties of the onion family their best methods of cultivation and storage. In excellent, clean condition.
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5th East Lancashire ( Preston )Home Guard Battalion Titles.
Printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder titles for the 5th East Lancashire ( Preston County )Home Guard Battalion. Accompanied by an overstitched ' Home Guard ' shoulder title. Good, used condition. read more
Salute the Soldier Donation Badge.
Generic, card and ribbon Salute the Soldier badge featuring the Abram Games' 'Liberator' design, probably given in exchange for a donation towards the campaign. Good, used condition. read more
ARP Wardens Companion.
A.R.P. Wardens Companion produced by the County of Staffordshire. Essentially an aide memoire with pockets for identity card and warden's certificate and pages of essential information on war gases, first aid and the creation of reports. Further pages provided for official addresses and notes. Good, used condition with marked and creased covers, scarce. read more
War Service Badge - Rootes Aircraft.
Chrome and enamel lapel badge for employees of Rootes Aircraft. An individually numbered badge to enable recognition and to act as a visual pass for war workers probably at their Speke or Ryton facilities where Blenheims and Halifaxes were produced. This example has had a hard life with chipped and repaired enamel but uncommon. read more
General Post Office Helmet.
The Post Office with it's responsibility for the telephone services was very much an integral part of the civil defence services. As such it enjoyed issues of helmets, service respirators etc for staff in exchanges, engineers, linesman etc. This example, a mild steel MkII No.2C, indicated by the three holes to the rim, is typical of the type issued to switchboard operators. Original factory gr... read more
ARP Training Manual No.1 - Basic Training, Amended.
Smaller format 1943 1st edition ARP Training Manual No.1 ' Basic Training in Air Raid Precautions - Amended Reprint '.57 pgs plus appendices, b/w illustrations and diagrams large format manual dealing with gas, high explosive bombs, shelters, incendiaries etc including all basic principles of personal protection against air attack. Excellent, clean condition. read more
ARP Warden Sign.
75mm x 115mm screen printed, aluminium ' A.R.P. Warden ' sign for use on a door or gate. Clear evidence of having been used. read more