ARP Training Manual No.1 - Basic Training.
1940, edition ARP Training Manual No.1 ' Basic Training in Air Raid Precautions '.85pgs with illustrations and diagrams. Large format manual dealing with gas, high explosive bombs, shelters, incendiaries etc including all basic principles of personal protection against air attack. Good used condition with some light creasing, marking etc. read more
SFP Civilian Protective Helmet.
A 1941 dated example of the Fire Watcher's or Zuckerman pattern Civilian Protective helmet marked for members of a Supplementary or Street Fire Party. Manufactured by either Vauxhall or Viners whose intials appear stamped to the inner rim along with the date. A size 7 liner is held by its original bootlace suspension with a bootlace chinstrap. Marked ' S.F.P. ' in the form of a transfer to fron... read more
Wiggins Teape 1939-45
C1946 Wiggins Teape 1939-1945 a history of the paper manufacturer during the War. 32pgs with colorised images covering all aspects of the company's role during the War, from the bombing of the head office in London to the making of Churchill tank turrets, maps, charts and all aspects of ' paper at war '. Card covers with marking and chipping. read more
NAAFI Cap and collar badges.
A set of bronzed insignia for uniformed members of NAAFI staff. Consists of one cap badge, numbered to the reverse, and a matching pair of collar badges. Good, used condition with all lugs intact. read more
40.00 GBP
Picture Post - P/O Keith Gillman.
Iconic August 31 1940 edition of Picture Post showing the archetypical image of a fighter pilot. Taken in July, this photo of Keith Gillman posthumously became the iconic image of a Battle of Britain pilot. Gilman was shot down off Dover on Sunday 25/08/40 flying a 32 Sqn. Hurricane - his image lives on and is to be seen in numerous publications on the Battle of Britain. Highly sought after thi... read more
Wartime Money Box.
Wartime economy money box featuring patriotic scenes of aircraft, tanks, guns and aircraft with the title ' Save Your Pennies '. Could be a war savings vehicle as there is no facility to remove the contents without the use of a tin opener ! Reasonable condition with some corrosion but the graphics remain bright. read more
Comic postcard - Shelters.
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 and an ARP shelter. Postally used but with a few mark, bumps , creases and a double franking.
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July 1942 The Land Girl.
Early issue (No.4 Vol.3 July 1942) of the 'Land Girl' the official magazine of the Women's Land Army.16pgs , in the new smaller format illustrated with b/w photographs and WLA equipment advertisements. This issue contains notes on ' Rats and Rabbits , Soil Sampling ', HQ notes and county news In good condition with minor, marks and stains. read more
Churchill Patriotic wartime matchbox cover
Tin and celluloid matchbox cover sporting a picture of Churchill and a selection of quotes from Churchill's 1941 message to Roosevelt and the US Premiers' reply. Good overall condition with some minor surface marks. read more
25.00 GBP
Citizens Advice Bureaux War Service lapel badge.
Large, handsome brass and enamel lapel badge for war service with the Citizens Advice Bureaux. Maker marked ' Toye & Co.Ltd, London ' with strong pin fitting to reverse. The first Citizens Advice Bureau came into operation in September 1939 and had passed the 1000 mark by 1942 dispensing advice in the confusion created by the war. In good, used condition with undamaged enamel with some very min... read more