Enamel Shelter Sign.
Superb example of an early War Public Shelter sign. Measuring 60cms x 30cms approx. and in striking black and yellow enamel this example was made by ' Chromo ' Wolverhampton. The Chromographic Enamel Company, Ltd., Dudley Road, Wolverhampton was a large producer of vitreous enamel products that specialised in signs, they ceased trading in the 1960's. In excellent condition with some very minor ... read more
First Pattern WVS Arm Badge and Name Tab.
First Pattern, early WVS Civil Defence arm badge and name tab for Croydon. First introduced in 1939, these early pattern badges were embroidered on flannel which was then replaced by felt in 1941. Intended to be worn on the lower part of the right sleeve of either the jacket or overcoat it was sometimes encountered worn on civilian suits. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been... read more
WLA Bib & Brace Overall.
Unissued Women's Land Army ' Overalls, Bib & Brace, Drill '. Standard item of work clothing on issue to the WLA, this example made by ' Workwear Ltd ' in 1944. Size medium to fit waist 28" - 31". Excellent condition. read more
Home Guard Instruction No.17 - Anti-Aircraft Training.
Home Guard Instruction No.17 - Anti-Aircraft Training, 5pg, gate-fold leaflet outlining aspects of AA training. Illustrated with sketches , silhouettes and diagrams. Some light creasing, marks etc. read more
ARP Handbook No.7 Anti-Gas Precautions for Merchant Shipping.
1941 3rd ed. ARP Handbook No.7 ' Anti-Gas Precautions for Merchant Shipping '. 43pgs outlining all anti-gas measures to be taken for merchant ships including chapters on contaminated cargo, types of gas, protective clothing etc. Excellent, used condition, some notation and stamps to front cover, slight rusting of staples. Uncommon. read more
Civil Defence War Service lapel badge.
Standard brass and enamel, Civil Defence lapel badge but with the addition of five war service stripes. Horseshoe lapel fitting to reverse. Good worn condition with wear to gilding. read more
War Cookery Leaflet No.6 ' Vegetable Cookery '
1943ed. Ministry of Food War Cookery Leaflet No.6 ' Vegetable Cookery ' offering tips on how to make the make the most of vegetables in avoiding waste and extracting the most nutrition. Slightly creased with minor tears.
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Balloon Barrage Bar Brooch.
Highly uncommon chrome and enamel bar brooch for the Balloon Barrage worn by members of Balloon Command and its associated units. Most cities had a balloon barrage encircling the city or vulnerable points against attack by low flying bombers, most famously around London. In 1944 in response to the launching of the V1 campaign, barrage balloons were established in belts as an obstacle to the mis... read more
Home Guard MkII Helmet with Net.
1941 dated MkIIc helmet manufactured by Briggs Motor Bodies ( BMB ) as issued to the Home Guard. The mild steel MkII No.2c helmets were identified with the holes to their brim indicating their lack of ballistic protection and as such were issued to organisations such as the Home Guard. This example has a size 7, 1940 dated liner also manufactured marked BMB and is complete with it's original n... read more
War Cookery Leaflet No.18 High Teas....
1944 ed. Ministry of Food War Cookery Leaflet No.18 ' High Teas and Suppers.' Double-sided leaflet giving tips on economy recipes for tea and supper. . In good, used, condition with minor edge wear.
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