German 1kg B1E Incendiary Bomb.

The standard German 1kg incendiary bomb dropped on the UK in profusion and the baine of the Civil Defence services. Filled with thermite and made from electron magnesium and intiated by an impact fuze, the I.B. burnt with a fierce heat and intense white light.'
This example was acquired along with item: 13639 ' Norwich Incendiary Souvenirs ' and as with these items I cannot guarantee th...  read more

Code: 13681

Factory. Helmet.

A recently skip recovered MkII helmet bearing the title of an as yet unidentified factory or company ' M & P Ltd '. This example was recovered from a site in the southern part of Birmingham near Stourbridge. No clear manufacturer or date markings with a MkI liner that is size 7 1/4 1939 example by Vero. Very much in untouched condition, dirty with some surface corrosion but would reward a caref...  read more

Code: 13680

WLA Benevolent Fund Bulletin.

WLA Benevolent Fund double-sided, 4 page bulletin for May 1944. Outlining funding and work undertaken by the Fund. Good, used condition  read more

Code: 13679

WVS armband.

Embroidered cotton on wool WVS armband. Introduced in 1943 for members of the WVS not in possession of uniform who were engaged on work where 'recognition of status is desirable'. This example has the addition of of four years war service stripes sewn to the outside.. In good, used condition with some fading.  read more

Code: 13678

Aircraft Identification manual.

C1940 ' British, American, German and Italian Aircraft - How to spot them '. 80pg book with 380 drawings and illustrations of all of the major aircraft types in operation at this moment in the war. Popular amongst most of the Home Front services, particularly the Observer Corps. Good, used condition with marked and rubbed d/w.  read more

Code: 13677

Family Ration book grouping.

A group of seven ration books to the same family from the same address in Willesden in North West London. Grouping consists of some early ration books R.B.1 and some later 1942 R.B.5 issues with one having been issued by the Market Harborough food office possibly indicating evacuation. All in used condition with the usual mix of clipped coupons, cancellations etc.  read more

Code: 13676

Fire Guard Shoulder Title.

Embroidered Fire Guard shoulder title. Post 1943 rank insignia when the Fire Guard became a stand alone organisation. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 13675

The Home Front.

The Home Front by Hilde Marchant. Published by Raphael Tuck and featuring their trademark artwork. This landscape format children's book has 28pgs covering all of the services involved on the Home Front with text by Hilde Marchant and illustrations by John Nicholson. This is an uncommon title in the Tuck series and I have included it on the listings despite various condition issues which is ref...  read more

Code: 13674

Air Raids - What You Must Know.

Issued by the Ministry of Home Security in 1940 this 64pg booklet offers advice on subjects from gas masks to first aid and incendiary bombs to shelters. Illustrated with b/w photographs and sketches. In good, used condition with some creasing and marking to cover.  read more

Code: 13673

Police Auxiliary Messenger Service lapel badge.

Police Auxiliary Messenger Service lapel badge.
White metal and enamel badge for the Police Auxiliary Messenger Serivce. Half moon lapel fitting manufactured by Thos. Fattorini, Birmingham, in good used condition with some abrasions.
PAMS consisted of 500 full time and a large number of part time youths between 16 and 18 who were employed as Police messengers. Put into uniform in ...  read more

Code: 13672