1938 A.R.P.News.
Large format edition of ARP News for July 1938. 34pgs with various articles of ARP interest ...' lesson of Spain, evacuation of children, history of the gas mask etc. ' Striking, graphic cover and in excellent condition, however, some minor clipping of two articles. read more
National ARP for Animals lapel badge.
N.A.R.P.A.C. Animal Guard silver wash and enamel lapel badge. Pin back fixing, mfr. Vaughtons, Birmingham with number ' 2812 ' to reverse. In good, bright condition with light marking to enamel.
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Careless Talk Costs Lives poster by Fougasse.
One of the series of eight posters published by the Ministry of Information under the title of ' Careless Talk '. Designed by Punch cartoonist ' Fougasse ' the pseudonym of Cyril Kenneth Bird, this poster features the strapline ' Be Careful What You Say & Where You Say It '.
This poster is generally in excellent condition, toned overall with some very minor foxing and marking to one corn... read more
Wartime Economy Masonic Jewel.
A plastic Steward's Masonic Jewel issued in 1945 by the Royal Masonic Institution For Girls. Manufactured by the London Assn. For the Blind plastic was chosen because of the shortages of precious metals, enamels etc. In good overall condition, slightly grubby ribbon.
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20.00 GBP
WLA gilt and enamel tie pin.
WLA gilt and enamel tie pin probably manufactured by W.O.Lewis, B'ham. Tie pin was not official issue but could be bought from the WLA shop. This example fresh and bright.
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National Flour bag. - variation.
Paper bag for National Flour. National Flour was a blend of flour introduced by the rationing system ensuring that flour was produced to a national standard with a far higher level of wheatgerm than normal. As a result the blend was not as fine as with pre-war standards and retailers were keen to point this out noting it on bags and advertising.
These examples are unused stock from a re... read more
WW2 Air Transport Auxiliary, Silver Numbered Badge.
A scarce, original WW2 period civilian pilot's Air Transport Auxiliary silver badge. Oval oak wreath surmounted by an eagle, "ATA" to the centre , with Latin motto scroll "Aetheris Avidi" (Eager for the air) the reverse impressed with official issue number "D1067". The ATA was created in1939 and based in White Waltham, nr. Maidenhead, Berkshire. It was disbanded in 1945. Excellent, patinated co... read more
' Our Gang ' Churchill figure.
Caricature ceramic figure of Churchill part of the 'Our Gang' series of figurines produced by the Devon based Bovey Pottery. Produced from October 1940, and were designed by Gwyneth Hall and Fenton Wyness the series included a pilot, warden, ATS girl, recruiting sergeant amongst others, production was scaled back to the more popular figures including Churchill. In excellent undamaged condition ... read more
120.00 GBP
Wartime ATC Sidecap.
Woollen RAF pattern o/r's sidecap as worn by the Air Training Corps. RAF blue serge body featuring chromed ATC badge and buttons, cotton headband with manufacturer's label attached ( details obscured ). Good, used condition with slightly grubby interior. read more
Home Guard lapel badges.
Standard gilt and enamel Home Guard lapel badges. Half moon lapel fittings, gilt bright and fresh, undamaged enamel. Priced individually. read more