Civil Defence Rescue helmet.
Black MkII helmet marked to show membership of a CD or ARP Rescue Party. Unclear Manufacturer markings to the rim with a 1938 dated, size 7 Mk I liner by Vero. In generally good, clean condition with the usual minor areas of paint loss and abrasions commensurate with use. read more
LDV Instruction No.3 German Parachute Troops.
1940ed. LDV Instruction No.3 German Parachute Troops, 8pg pamphlet on the identification, organisation, weaponry and how to engage parachute troops. Slightly tatty, used condition, has been folded with slight tears. Scarce, early LDV instruction priced accordingly to reflect condition. read more
Victory Bell.
RAF Benevolent Fund Victory Bell. Cast in 1945 in metal ' from German aircraft shot down over Britain 1939-1945 ' the bell features a prominent ' V ' on the handle and relief images of the ' Big Three ' leaders, Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin. This example was cast by the Bucks Diecasting Co.Ltd., Burnham. In good condition with the usual minor marking to surface finish. read more
Kent Special Constabulary lapel badge.
Chrome and enamel lapel badge for Kent Special Constabulary. Half moon lapel fitting, manufacturer marked Thos.Fattorini,B'ham to the reverse. Good overall condition. read more
Warden's Shoulder titles.
Wartime pair of standard, round ended Warden shoulder titles. Embroidered gold on blue/black wool, removed from a uniform and in good condition.
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How to Teach Battlecraft.
C1942 ' How to Teach Battlecraft ' by Capt.R.A.Humphrey. Published by Gale and Polden and featuring a colourful cover, and sketches by the well known artist Ardizzone. 20pgs covering subjects from ' movement at night ' to ' tactical crossing of obstacles '. Good, clean condition with some light marking. read more
Transport Goes to War.
1942 1st ed. ' Transport Goes to War ' HMSO - Ministry of Information for Ministry of War Transport, the official story of British War Transport , railways, buses, road transport, canals, docks - the delivery of war materials, troops goods and workers in the midst of enemy action. Good, clean condition.
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Cambridgeshire Home Guard shoulder flashes.
Pair of two piece construction, shoulder flashes worn by the Cambridgeshire and Isle of Ely battalions of the Home Guard. The 25mm x 10mm flashes were worn by the regular battalions of the Cambs regiment and were adopted by the Cambs HG from 1940 and were worn in place of battalion titles. In excellent condition. Shown here with the accompanying envelope in which they were issued showing positi... read more
Cambridgeshire Civil Defence - Blouse A.R.P.57a.
WW2 Warden's ' Blouse A.R.P.57a. ' Size 6 ( Height 5'5"- 5'6", Chest 35"-37", Waist 33"-35" ) with printed Warden shoulder titles to both arms, printed war service chevrons to right arm and embroidered CD with Cambridgeshire area title to left breast pocket. A nice touch was the finding of a 1944 dated instruction to attend a course of lectures in Cottenham, Cambs in the top pocket. A good ori... read more
' Four Years ' - History of 5th Caernarvonshire Home Guard.
C1945 1st ed. ' Four Years ' - History of 5th Caernarvonshire Home Guard. 238pgs inc. b/w illustrations, maps and sketches outing the history of this Welsh unit that based it's operations in and around Llandudno. Excellent, clean condition with scarce d/w, ex RUSI and IWM collections. read more