General Civilian Respirator for use by asthmatics.

This version of the General Civilian Respirator is identical to the standard version, but was fitted with a flapper type exhale valve. The lack of any type of exhale valve was one of the major problems with the General Civilian Respirator, and as such this modification was made in small numbers to some later versions of the mask to aid those with trouble exhaling hard enough to push air out thr...  read more

Code: 13922

Manual of Grenades.

Another commercial publication in the 'Bernards' series. 48pgs aimed primarily at the Home Guard, this publication describes every major type of grenade in service, No.36,69,73,74,75,76 and 77 as well as German and US types. Diagrams throughout with sketches showing throwing and use of the EY rifle. In good, used condition with some light marking .  read more

Code: 13921

Malvern War Weapons Week pin badge

Tin and celluloid pin back badge for Malvern War Weapons Week, May 10th - 17th 1941. In good, slightly faded condition with some corrosion to the reverse.  read more

Code: 13920

1941 Christmas Card with a Churchillian/Naval theme.

Christmas 1941 Christmas card entitled ' Good Voyage Churchill ' showing a battleship's signal halyards displaying this message which was flown from HMS Prince of Wales on Churchill's return form the USA that year. Explanatory text to the interior. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons and in used condition.
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Code: 13919

East Riding Special Constable's lapel badge.

Chrome and enamel lapel badge for the East Riding Special Constabulary. Half moon lapel fitting, manufacturer marked ' H.W.Miller, B'ham '. Good, bright condition overall with no enamel loss.  read more

Code: 13918

Second Phase 6th Battalion Home Guard Shoulder title.

Second Phase Home Guard shoulder title for the 6th Essex ( Chelmsford ) battalion. Typical of Second Phase titles felt on a rubberised backing. Unissued condition with some minor marks.  read more

Code: 13916

5th East Riding ( Bridlington ) Battalion HG badge.

Scarce printed formation sign for the 5th East Riding ( Bridlington ) Battalion Home Guard. Featuring a white, Yorkshire rose on a red background overprinted with ' 5 E R ' to centre. Unissued.  read more

Code: 13915

NFS Cap.

1942 Man's NFS, issue peaked cap with chrome and enamel cap badge. Serge body instead of the usual wool with leather peak and headband. Manufacturer's details, J.Collett, date, 1942 and size, 7 visible under the oilcloth protector with inspection mark to underside of headband. Owner's number inscribed to underside of peak and headband accompanying the initials ' W.S.' Good, used example with so...  read more

Code: 13914

WLA gilt and enamel tie pin.

WLA gilt and enamel tie pin probably manufactured by W.O.Lewis, B'ham. Tie pin was not official issue but could be bought from the WLA shop. This example fresh and bright.  read more

Code: 13913

2nd Phase Home Guard Commission Document.

Faced with growing military uncertainty and the start of the Cold War in 1952 the Home Guard was reconstituted. Based on previous wartime experience local battalions were raised in skeleton form with training on more modern arms commencing from this date. It was decided that officers in this second phase would be awarded commissions and this example to a 2nd Lt.Kenneth.W.G.Chambers was given in...  read more

Code: 13912