A.R.P. Mouth Pads.
Unusual and uncommon ' A.R.P. Mouth Pads '. N.O.S. contained in their original packaging which indicates their use ' for biting during air raids ' ,' Recommended by Home office to prevent deafness and breaking of ear drums '. Scarce. read more
Civil Defence - A Basic Training Manual.
1942 ' Civil Defence: A Basic Training Manual ' by Lt.Commander F.A.Eden R.N. 88pgs offering advice on all aspects of civil defence from dealing with incendiaries, shelters, anti-gas measures and respirators. Good, used condition with some foxing. Not one of the more common commercial publications. read more
Keep it Going - a guide for radio maintenance.
C1941 ' Keep it Going ' published by the Murphy Radio Ltd. 40pgs stressing the importance of the radio in everyday life as the main vehicle of communication and entertainment for the country and the need to maintain them. Based on ' experience gained by radio dealers ' offering hints on maintenance and repairs. Good, used condition with some marking to covers. read more
Total War Training for HG Officers and NCOs.
1942 2nd ed. ' Total War Training for Home Guard Officers and N.C.O.s ' by Mjr.M.D.S.Armour. 114pgs covering everything from ' scientific ambushes ' to ' town and village defence ' . Reinforces advice with a series of T.E.W.T.s and quizzes. Good, clean condition with some minor marking to cover. read more
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Wartime box - Snowfire Tablet.
Snowfire Tablet - healing block for treating, scalds, chilblains and chapped hands. Contained in box with ' do not burn this carton, save it for your local salvage collector ' slogan printed to both tabs. Complete withe original leaflet detailing potential users including ' Soldiers, sailors and airmen. Good, N.O.S. condition. read more
WVS East Riding of Yorkshire Civil Defence insignia.
WW2 WVS Civil Defence insignia grouping for the East Riding of Yorkshire. Arm badge and area title embroidered on felt which replaced flannel from 1941 due to wartime shortages. The badge and title were worn low on the sleeve although the arm badge does appear both as a breast and beret/hat badge. Accompanied by war service chevrons and a loop of maroon crepe ribbon that formed the ribbon on th... read more
Sten Machine Carbine Manual.
Commercial Sten Machine Carbine Manual by Gale & Polden C1942. 28pgs illustrated with diagrams and b/w photographs. Photographs use a member of the Home Guard for illustrative purposes and covers the main marques of Sten from MkI to MkIII. In good, used condition, with marking to covers, replaced staples. Uncommon. read more
ARP handbook No.9 Incendiary Bombs - variation
1942 edition of ARP Handbook No.9 entitled 'Incendiary Bombs and Fire Precautions'. 55pgs updated edition of the earlier volume including plans ,diagrams and photographs of incendiary bombs and how to best deal with them. Also section on exploding IBs and a series of appendices dealing with Incendiaries and Fire Guard training. Good, used condition with some light marking to covers. Uncommon ed... read more
Charrington & Co. Ltd L.D.V. Lapel Badge.
32mm enamel and brass lapel badge worn by members of Charrington & Co. Ltd L.D.V. This large, two piece, 30mm badge features the trademark of Charringtons, the mark of their Toby Ale. Examples of LDV lapel badges are uncommon based on their relative short existence and this example in good used condition with some minor enamel damage and loss. Numbered to the reverse. read more
Police Special Constabulary Helmet.
1939 dated MkII helmet by Briggs Motor Bodies for a member of the Police Special Constabulary. Dark blue painted body with stencilled ' Police ' with an ' S.C. ' decal above. Manufacturer's details to rim and fitted with a MkI, 1939 dated, size 7 liner by J.Compton Sons & Webb Ltd. Good, clean, above average condition with abrasions and markings. read more