Home Guard Armband.
Standard, printed Home Guard armband on general issue from late 1940. Issued in lieu of uniform and or other insignia the armband saw continued service throughout the war. In good, used condition with some light marking. read more
Comic Postcard - Coupons.
Comic postcard by the illustrator Margaret Tempest with a stockings and coupons theme. Postally used with a 1943 date in good condition with light marking.
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AFS lapel badge.
White metal and enamel AFS lapel badge. Official issue, numbered to the reverse and manufacturer marked 'HWM' (Millers). The white metal badges were later issues relacing the earlier silver versions. Excellent, clean and bright condition. read more
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11th ( Church ) Battalion East Lancs Home Guard Battledress.
40 Pat. Battledress Blouse bearing the insignia of the 11th East Lancs ( Church ) Battalion, in the form of printed ' EL11 ' shoulder titles. Lieutenant's rank pips to both shoulders.Manufacturer's label present indicating manufacture by L.Harris Ltd Size 12 - 40" chest, 5'9" - 5'10" height and 35in to 36in waist. Bearing WW1 ribbons the uniform is in excellent and clean condition. Accompanied... read more
The City We Loved - Coventry.
C1941 ' The City We Loved - Coventry ' 52pgs, large format book published with a two fold purpose, commemorating the spirit of Coventry after the two major raids of November 1940 and April 1941 and raising funds for local charities. Illustrated throughout showing the effects of the bombing through to the mass funerals with brief chapters outlining historical consequences, civil defence, fire se... read more
Gas Cleansing Stations manual.
1942 ' Gas Cleansing Stations ' - a manual of procedure during gas attack for Casualty Service personnel, members of the Home Guard, Industrial undertakings, and the Public by Leslie Stewart. 63pgs outlining all aspects of gas cleansing stations and decontamination with diagrams and b/w photos. Good, clean condition with contemporary annotations and marking to cover from being bound into a larg... read more
Fire Guard Area Officer/Captain Helmet.
A 1941 dated example of the Fire Watcher's or Zuckerman pattern Civilian Protective helmet marked for a Fire Guard with the rank of Area Officer/Captain. Medium size shell, manufacturer marked ' PSC ' for Pressed Steel Co., Cowley dated 1941 fitted with a size 6 3/4 liner by Briggs Motor Bodies held by it's original bootlace suspension. with a sprung canvas chinstrap. In generally very good con... read more
Picture Post - Air Raid.
Featuring an iconic image to the front cover, this edition of Picture Post was published at the height of the Battle of Britain in August 1940. 35pgs, large format edition dealing with the subject of Air Raids over a number of articles complete with large numbers of adverts. Good, used, clean condition with some minor creasing. read more
Exeter CD Housewives service lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel, pinback badge for Exeter Civil Defence Housewives Service. Manufacturer marked ' Thos.Fattorini,Birmingham ' and numbered to the reverse. The Housewives Service were members of the WVS who were unable to leave home because of domestic commitments but were trained to help the Civil Defence services in their locality. In good, used condition with light surface abrasion. read more
Child's Utility shoes.
An unused pair of leather shoes for a young child produced under ' Utility ' restrictions. Clear CC41 trademark to both soles with a printed style number and size to interior. Charming item of wartime memorabilia. read more