Ministry of Works ARP Enamel Sign.
305mm x 100mm enamel sign produced by H.M.O.W., His Majesty’s Office of Works, indicating aspects of government buildings that needed to be highlighted for ARP purposes, in this case the ' Boiler House '. In excellent, clean condition with some minor damage to affixing holes. read more
The Stour Valley War Weapons Week lapel badge.
25mm tin and celluloid, pin back lapel badge produced in aid of the The Stour Valley War Weapons Week. This East Anglian War Weapons Week was probably held in the summer of 1941. Probably given in exchange for a donation to the fund and in excellent, used condition and uncommon. read more
Battle of the Atlantic Air-dropped leaflet.
German air-dropped propaganda leaflet ' The Battle of the Atlantic is being lost ! ' Double-sided A5 leaflet designed to sow doubt and fear among the British public, suggesting their efforts in the Atlantic were failing. Leaflets were reported as having been dropped in June 1941 over East Anglia and Southampton and over Bristol and Wales in July of the same year.
Excellent, clean condit... read more
Wartime Jacqmar Scarf ' Into the Battle '.
Colourful Wartime Jacqmar Scarf. Jacqmar of London made propaganda scarves from 1940-1945. They were based in Mayfair and many were produced for the export market as well as for wartime sweethearts, particularly in London. The chief designer was Arnold Lever who continued working for the company even after he had joined the RAF. The scarves fall into three main thematic groups of the armed forc... read more
100.00 GBP
Wise Eating in Wartime.
1943 Ministry of Food booklet ' Wise Eating in Wartime '. 32pgs containing the contents of radio talks given by Dr Charles Hill, the ' Radio Doctor ' , concerning the wartime diet for adults. He talks of making the most of the rations, balanced diets and showing the part played by simple food groups in maintaining health. Excellent, clean condition. read more
Public Shelter Enamel Sign.
61cms x 30cms approx enamel sign by " Chromo " of Wolverhampton the prolific manufacturers of enamelled iron, for a ' Public Shelter ' with a directional arrow. Single sided with mounting holes to sides. Some enamel loss with some corrosion with surface abrasions and fading of lettering. May well reward careful cleaning. Difficult to acquire and highly sought after. read more
Salop Rural A.R.P. Armband.
Printed on heavy cotton ' Salop Rural A.R.P. ' armband to be worn by members of A.R.P. teams in rural Shropshire. In good, used condition with light marking. read more
" Black-Out " Board Game.
Wartime board game " Black-Out " by Games Distributors of London. Produced in 1940 and based on the ' pitfalls and perils of driving around London in the blackout '. Starting from a different corner of London the intention was to end up in the diagonally opposite corner whilst negotiating various wartime obstructions represented by a special pack of cards. Unfortunately whilst this example is i... read more
SFP Civilian Protective Helmet.
A 1941 dated example of the Fire Watcher's or Zuckerman pattern Civilian Protective helmet marked for members of a Supplementary or Street Fire Party. Manufactured by either Vauxhall or Viners whose intials appear stamped to the inner rim along with the date. A size 7 liner is held by its original bootlace suspension with a missing chinstrap. Marked ' S.F.P. ' in the form of a transfer to front... read more
65.00 GBP
National Identity Card with Endorsement - Post Warden.
Three part National Identity card as issued to many of those involved in Home Front services such as the Home Guard and Civil Defence. Differing from the standard National ID card in having an extra panel with a physical description and room for a photograph of the carrier. Indication of the organisation and occupation are also allowed for.
This example is for a male ARP Post Warden Will... read more