Contex Gasmask Extension Leaflet.
1940 Min. of Home Security leaflet ' The Civilian Container Extension Piece ( Contex )' giving instructions for attaching the Contex. The Contex was a filter that, due to fear of arsenical gases, began to supplement existing GC (general civilian) and CD (civilian duty) filters. Contex was attached to an existing filter via adhesive tape. What separates the Contex from its asbestos-wool predeces... read more
War-Time Cookery Book.
1939 War-Time Cookery by Mrs Arthur Webb. 121pgs with advice on hayboxes cookery, economising with fuel etc. and recipes including ' sheep's head broth and curried carrots ! Good, used condition with foxing to d/w. read more
Ministry of Food Horse Feed Coupon.
M.O.F. Horse feed coupon. As with food for human consumption animal feed was also subject to rationing and had a raft of accompanying bureaucracy. These horse feed coupons issued in 1944 by the Leeds M.O.F. N/E Division are examples . Good, used condition. Two available.
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Gas Mask Handbag.
Uncommon and desirable Gas Mask Handbag. As it became apparent that the gas mask was to be constant companion during the early part of the war ways were found to enable the mask to be carried in more stylish ways than the cardboard box in which it was supplied. One of the fashionable styles was in the form of a handbag with a box container for the mask as an integral part of the design. This ex... read more
S.V.C.W Ltd. ARP Badge.
Brass and enamel lapel badge for use by A.R.P. personnel of an unidentified company ' S.V.C.W.Ltd.' Half moon lapel fitting to the reverse and manufacturer marked ' Fattorini, Bradford '. Good, patinated condition with some surface abrasions. read more
ARP Training Bulletin No.7 Notes for the Guidance of Wardens
1943ed. ARP Training Bulletin No.7.' Notes for the Guidance of Wardens at Rescue Incidents '. This 7pg pamphlet deals with everything from use of tools, likely location of casualties, public services etc. Good used condition, some creasing. read more
Wartime Merchant Navy Comforts Fund Donation Badges.
Wartime, economy Merchant Navy Comforts Fund donation badges given in exchange for a donation to the fund. Reverse with a note that no pin was given with the badge in order to help the war effort. Clean unissued condition. Several available
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A.R.P. Post Numeral.
25mm gold on blue wool number ' 1 ' used to indicate the warden post number within a sector. Not widely adopted. Unissued, clean condition. Uncommon.
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A.R.P. Form 24.
Early War A.R.P. Form 24 giving basic information ref. local wardens and their intention to visit to offer advice on A.R.P., gas mask sizes, refuge rooms etc. Unused, several available.
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An Atlas of Gas Poisoning.
1938 3rd ed. HMSO.- ARP Dept. 15pgs featuring 10 colour plates demonstrating the effects on the body of the various poison gases with an explanation of the plates. In good condition with rust bleed to staples and light marking to covers - a mite macabre. read more