Worcestershire Home Guard Certificate.
Unissued certificate presented by 4th Worcs Evesham Battalion for a Battle Squad Competition 1943-44. Issued examples have recipients details and are signed by the commanding officer. 27 x 23cms approx. Slight foxing and one small tear. read more
Early WLA Armband.
WW1 Pattern WLA armband that has been reused/reissued and has seen service during WW2. Displaying signs of use, rubbing
etc, the armband has service chevrons indicating a year and half of service. In good, used condition, with some mothing. Classic case of ' make do and mend '. read more
Richard Johnson & Nephew National Service badge.
Enamel and gilt, numbered, National Service badge for Richard Johnson & Nephew . The Manchester wire-drawing firm of Richard Johnson & Nephew supplied large quantities of wire during the War including components for the PLUTO pipeline . Half moon fitting to reverse with manufacturer's details ' Thos. Fattorini, B'ham '. Good, used condition with some abrasions to surface. read more
Health for ARP Workers.
C1941 and featuring an attractive graphic cover this title ' Health for ARP Workers ' was produced by the Central Council for Health Education. 24pgs covering topics from ' pests ' to psychological issues and from personal hygiene to what to eat. Clean covers but rusting staples and some marking to interior. read more
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 strap line ' Of Course there's no harm in your knowing ! 'This poster is in, generally good, used condition, with some very minor edge knocks, marking and two pin holes etc . Appr... read more
Manchester Civil Defence breast badge and area title.
Embroidered, gold on blue wool Civil Defence breast badge with attached area title for ' Manchester' . These patterns of badges were introduced from 1941 to be worn on all CD uniforms except greatcoats. In good used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.
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Comic postcard - ARP
One of an early war series depicting comic doggerel with an ARP theme. Good condition, postally unused, but with contemporary inscription
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Streatham's War Effort booklet.
1945 1st ed. 92pgs ' To, For, And About You-The People of Streatham '. Illustrated overview of the people's contribution to the War effort of Streatham including sections on AFS, NFS, Police, WVS, Rescue Service, LAAS, GTC etc. . In good, clean condition. read more
1943 ARP ( Civil Defence ) Diary.
1943 Diary produced by the well known company Letts produced for members of the Civil Defence community. Contains 62pgs of ' essential information for ARP Officers, Fire Guards, Wardens and householders '. In good condition with a small number of pencil annotations with a rubbed cover. read more
WJAC Rank Insignia - Unit Sergeant.
Scarce rank insignia worn by a Unit Sergeant in the Women's Junior Air Corps. Adopted for wear in April 1944, this distinctive insignia replaced other dress distinctions worn by Senior NCOs of the WJAC. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform, and scarce. read more