Victory Bell - variation.

RAF Benevolent Fund Victory Bell. Cast in 1945 in metal ' from German aircraft shot down over Britain 1939-1945 ' the bell features a prominent ' V ' on the handle and relief images of the ' Big Three ' leaders, Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin. Significant variation in design to the more commonly found bell ( See item 13185 ). In good condition with a slightly dark appearance. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 13777

A Last Appeal to Reason Propaganda Leaflet

' A Last Appeal to Reason ' propaganda leaflet dropped over Britain on various nights in August 1940. Entitled ‘A Last Appeal to Reason’ the leaflet gives a translation of a speech given by the Fuhrer to the Reichstag calling for peace. The speech was printed on a tabloid sized four page newspaper, in a dense piece of text covering all pages and was largely treated as a joke by its intended rec...  read more

Code: 13776

Fire Watcher lapel badge.

Chrome and enamel, lapel badge for a Fire Watcher. Badge worn by the force intended to stop the spread of fire caused by bombs in mainly industrial/business premises. Superceded in 1941 by the Fire Guard. Badge in good, bright condition.  read more

Code: 13775

Comic postcard - Blackout.

Comic Postcard featuring the work of Brian White ( born 1902; died 1984 ) who was a British cartoonist, creating 'The Nipper' for the Daily Mail between 1933 and 1947. This card published by Valentines features one of his trademark children in th blackout. Postally used but with a few mark, bumps , creases etc. Scarce.
POSTFREE within UK  read more

Code: 13081

London AFS Recruiting Booklet

1939ed. published by the LCC ' Information for Intending Candidates ' was aimed at informing potential new members of Londons' AFS. Featuring a striking colour cover the 12 pages cover everything from uniform, women members, expenses and conditions of service. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs this uncommon example is in good, clean condition with some minor marking,  read more

Code: 13762

Lindsey CC Air Raid Wefare Armband.

Lindsey County Council ' Air Raid Wefare ' armband. Screen printed on heavy canvas with cotton lining with elastic retainer. Excellent, used condition, uncommon.  read more

Code: 13772

" C " Company 12th Btn. Northumberland HG History.

1946 1st ed. " C " Company 12th Btn. Northumberland Home Guard 1940-1944 by Capt.C.Browne. 74pg unit history with b/w illustrations with appendices including a complete battalion roll. Good, clean condition with scarce but fragile d/w.  read more

Code: 13771

Bomber Command Game.

' Bomber Command - A game for all ages ' . Board game based on snakes and ladders featuring bright wartime artwork. Good, used condition with light marking and a cut top centre.  read more

Code: 13769

German Parachute Mine Cord souvenirs.

Parachute mine cord souvenirs mounted on card with the notation ' Fragments of the parachute of a German parachute mine dropped at Delamere Park Cheshire in 1941 '. These were previously in the archive of the military author Peter C Smith.  read more

Code: 13768

NFS sidecap .

Two coloured,wool, NFS sidecap. Approx. size 6 3/4 with chrome and enamel NFS cap badge and chromed buttons. Modelled on the Army's field service cap, this pattern of cap was particularly favoured by female ranks in both the AFS and NFS. Clean interior with glazed cotton lining with some face powder residue. This example in clean, used condition.  read more

Code: 13767