Air Raid Warden's Helmet.
An above average example of a MkII helmet worn by an ARP Warden. Shell by J.S.S. ( Joseph Sankey & Sons ), dated 1939 with a size 7, 1939 dated Mk I liner by BMB ( Briggs Motor Bodies ). Neatly stencilled ' W ' to front and rear featuring a high gloss black finish. The original owner has pushed an envelope with some acetate gas goggles between the lining ready for use.With some scrapes and rubs... read more
Cooking in War-Time by Elizabeth Craig
C1941 ' Cooking in War-Time ' by Elizabeth Craig the home economist and a notable author on cookery. 120pgs offering 350 recipes with a strong emphasis on making the most out of a little in the face of rationing. Good, used condition with some foxing and chipping of spine. read more
Chichester & District War Weapons Week lapel badge.
30mm tin and celluloid lapel pin produced for Chichester & District War Weapons Week held in May 1941. The badge produced by Thos.Fattorini, B'ham features a warship design and was probably given for a donation to the fund. Good, used condition with some light marking. read more
A.R.P. Message Forms.
A.R.P. Message Forms - A.R.P./M.2 ' Message Form for Use at Report Centres '. Unused forms for ' In ' messages for reporting incidents listing damage, types of bombs, UXBs etc. Excellent, clean condition.
Priced individually.
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7.50 GBP
Comic postcard - Censor/Stockings.
Comic postcard featuring the work of the artist Mabel Lucie Attwell and one of her trademark children with a stocking rationing and censor theme. Postally unused.
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12.50 GBP
Birmingham Wings for Victory badge.
30mm tin and card, pinback badge for the Birmingham Wings for Victory campaign. In excellent, unused condition with some minor spots of corrosion. read more
Air Raid Shelters for Persons Working in Factories & Commercial Buildings.
1939 Draft of Provisional Code, clause to Civil Defence Bill ' Air Raid Shelters for Persons Working in Factories & Commercial Buildings.'. 27pg report outlining the provision of shelters in factories and commercial buildings with a large number of plans and sketches. Some light marking to cover with minor rusting to staples. Clean contents with contemporary annotations. read more
24.00 GBP
A.R.P. Car badge.
16.5cm x 70cm A.R.P. car badge. Cast construction which has been chrome plated intended for use on private vehicles used for A.R.P. duties. Good, used condition and uncommon. read more
Guerillas v Tanks.
Another commercial publication in the 'Bernards' series. 48pgs aimed primarily at the Home Guard, this publication describes the best ways of tackling tanks. Using a combination of diagrams, sketches and amusing cartoons to illustrate the subject. ' Cambrai ' covers subjects from camouflage, obstacles, ambushes, improvised mines and a detailed section covering grenades. Good, clean condition wi... read more
Dig for Victory poster.
38cms x 25cms poster featuring the classic ' Dig for Victory ' image in photo-montage style. Poster printed by Chromoworks Ltd, London urges people to ' Dig for victory still - the need is ' growing.. '. Sadly damaged to one corner with light marking and minor tears, has been folded. read more