WW2 Bomb Disposal Training Incendiary Bomb.
Based on the standard German 1kg B1E Incendiary bomb, this is a replica made by the British for training purposes made from steel. Correct dimensions, with a sheet steel fin and a removable cap ( possibly to allow a smoke compound to be introduced ) and correctly weighted. The body is stamped INERT with a serial number and EOD. Good overall condition with minor marking and corrosion . Unusual. read more
Memo - Demolition and Clearance.
Issued by the Ministry of Home Security in 1942, this 16pg memo outline all aspects of demolition and clearance of bomb damage with sections on salvage, explosives, safety etc. Good, used condition. read more
R.O.C. Printed Chief Observer Rank.
Scarce, wartime , printed rank badge for a Royal Observer Corps, Chief Observer. Printed R.O.C. insignia is uncommon. Excellent, used condition. 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 ' ...but of course it mustn't go any further ! 'This poster is in the form of a hanging card with original string, generally in excellent condition, with some very mino... read more
Gas Identification Officer Helmet.
1939 dated MkII helmet with a size 7 1/2, 1939 dated MkI liner by Helmets Ltd. GIOs were specially trained warden officers who had responsibility for the identification and treatment of gas at an incident. In excellent, used condition with the usual scuffing and marking through use with some minor rust bleed. Uncommon.
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Warwickshire ARP Pass and Warrant.
1938 dated ARP pass and warrant to a William Edward Payne from Offchurch near Rugby. Both items contained in an official ARP envelope. All items in good condition with some light marking etc. read more
Wartime ROC Recognition Test Proficiency badge.
Printed, Wartime economy badge for those Observers who passed the annual aircraft recognition test. Introduced in December 1943 the badge was worn on the upper left sleeve. Uncommon in it's printed form. read more
5th Lancs ( Preston ) Home Guard Certificates.
Certificate of Home Guard Proficiency and a Home Guard Service Certificate to L/Sgt.H.Collier of E Company 5th Lancs ( Preston County ) Battalion Home Guard. The Proficiency certificate shows Collier to have passed tests for Rifle, Sten, Grenade, Battlecraft, Map reading and general knowledge in October 1943. Both items in good condition with some light marking, creases etc. read more
Enamel First Aid Post Sign.
61cms x 31cms approx, double-sided, enamel F.A.P. First Aid Post sign. Good, overall condition with the usual nibbles to the enamel to the edges and other minor damage. A green rust proofing compound appears to have been applied to the nibbles and dings which appears to be removable, otherwise a good, presentable example. read more
Home made, Spitfire badge.
Home made, pin back Spitfire badge. These badges were often made from coins, cut, folded and polished with a safety pin soldered to the reverse. Sometimes sold in aid of war weapons weeks or simply worn as a patriotic keepsake. Good, clean condition.
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