Civil Protection
1939 ' Civil Protection ' by Felix J.Samuely & Conrad W.Hamann. Published by the Architectural Press, 165pgs + appendices ' The application of the Civil Defence Act and other Government Requirements for Air Raid Shelters Etc. '. Large format publication offering plans, engineering solutions and construction methods for air raid shelters with a large advertising section. Good, used condition, sl... read more
36th (6th SR) Battalion. County of London Home Guard titles.
The 36th ( 6th Southern Railways ) Battalion, County of London Home Guard printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder titles. Folded to shape with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. read more
Dig for Victory Poster.
38cms x 51cms Dig for Victory poster. Large format version of Dig for Victory leaflet No.1 offering cropping advice for members of the public embarking on the Dig for Victory campaign. Good, used condition, has been folded, two small tears along fold lines. read more
M.O.F. Dried Egg Tin.
Ministry of Food ' Pure Dried Whole Eggs ' tin. Classic wartime production with direct printing to tin indicating it's origins in the USA packed specifically for the Ministry of Food. Directions for the use of this form of powdered egg are also printed to the body. Complete with contents and in good condition with some minor bruising, associated storage corrosion to lid and fading of plating. read more
Wings for Victory Certificate of Honour.
1943 Certificate of Honour marking the achievement of the Rhymney Savings Group in the Wings for Victory campaign. The Certificate of Honour was one of the lower awards for savings groups. In good, used condition with some creasing and a small tear. read more
Civil Air Guard Field Service Cap.
A scarce original Civil Air Guard field service cap. Dark blue wool serge material featuring a chrome and enamel Civil Air Guard cap badge to one side with CAG pattern buttons fitted to the front. Black, glazed cotton lining, approx. size 7.
The CAG was formed in July 1938 for members of civilian flying clubs to join. Offering a subsidised cost for learning to fly on the understanding t... read more
Warwickshire ARP Warden armband.
Superb ARP armband bearing the bear and staff emblem of the county of Warwickshire and the title ' ARP Air Raid Warden '. In good, used condition with some minor marks, printed and inked issue details to the reverse. An excellent example. read more
' Here's a Man's Job ! ' ARP Recruiting Poster.
Original 38 x 25cms poster ' ARP Here's a Man's Job ! ' by the artist ' Bowman ' featuring a suitably rugged image. Part of the early ARP recruiting campaign this poster was printed for HMSO by Fosh & Cross Ltd, London. Excellent, clean condition, has been contemporaneously mounted on board with remains of previous wartime notice to reverse. read more
Working After the Siren leaflet.
1940, double-sided leaflet issued by the Ministry of Home Security setting out conditions to try and alleviate the disruption caused by air raids. Good, clean condition, has been folded. read more
Salute the Soldier Donation Badge.
Generic, card and ribbon Salute the Soldier badge featuring the Abram Games' 'Liberator' design, probably given in exchange for a donation towards the campaign. Good, used condition complete with card button hole fixing. read more