Dressing Cereal Seed leaflet.
1940 ' Growmore ' leaflet No.48 ' Dressing Cereal Seed ' issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Illustrated 4pg leaflet, part of the wider campaign to increase food production to meet wartime demands. Good, used condition, has been folded. read more
' Stay Where You Are ' Leaflet.
Double-sided leaflet issued by the Ministry of Information on behalf of the War Office and Ministry of Home Security entitled ' Stay Where You Are '. Based on experience of the German invasion of Europe this leaflet was designed to keep people at home to avoid the confusion and chaos created by refugees from the fighting. In staying at home ' you will be fighting Britain's battle as bravely as ... read more
Spitfire Fund badge.
Generic chrome Spitfire Fund pinback badge. Probably given or sold in exchange for a donation to the fund. Clearly marked ' Spitfire Fund '. Pin and fitting in good condition with minor abrasions. read more
In Search of the Real Dad's Army.
2011 1st ed. ' In Search of the Real Dad's Army - The Home Guard and the defence of the United Kingdom 1940 - 1944 ' by Stephen Cullen. 246pgs with b/w illustrations, a reappraisal of the HG's contribution to the War effort looking at all aspects of their activities and dispelling many of the popular myths. Useful study, s/h but in new condition. read more
12.50 GBP
Telephonist's Gas Mask.
Officially modified Civilian Duty Gas Mask to allow use of a telephone exchange or telephone equipment whilst wearing mask. 1938 dated, size ' Normal ' mask with additional microphone/receiver and earphone on steel headband. In good, clean condition with some hardening to strap brace but otherwise supple and undamaged. Comes with the original 1939 dated carry bag. read more
' It all depends on me ' Campaign Key Ring.
' It all depends on me ' campaign was a commercial exercise promoting the everyday persons' importance in the war effort. This was reinforced by a series of products from badges, posters, cards and flyers all endorsing the slogan ' It all depends on me '. This two sided, plastic key fob features the slogan to one side and ' for victory and freedom ' to the other. it was available at 6d each for... read more
35.00 GBP
ARP Training Bulletin No.5
1941 ARP Training Bulletin No.5. 12pgs of miscellaneous notes including explosive incendiary bombs, training films, ventilation in public shelters etc. Rusted staples with attendant staining, otherwise clean contents. read more
29th (Battersea) Battalion, County of London Home Guard Titles.
Printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard titles worn by the 29th (Battersea) Battalion, County of London Home Guard. Good, used condition with glue residue to reverse. read more
Grim Glory - Pictures of Britain Under Fire.
1941 ' Grim Glory - Pictures of Britain Under Fire '. 110pgs, a photographic study including work by the well known photographer Lee Miller, of Britain at war. Atmospheric shots with subjects from shelters to bomb damage. Good, used condition. read more
Police War Reserve lapel badge.
White metal and enamel lapel badge by Thos.Fattorini, Birmingham with half moon button hole fitting This style of badge was in use from October of 1939 issued to members of the war reserve consisting of men over thirty recruited for wartime service only.
Badge in clean, bright condition with undamaged enamel read more