WVS Civil Defence Duties leaflet.

C1941 leaflet entitled ' Women's Work in Civil Defence ' which goes on to list the potential roles to be undertaken by women from Air Raid Wardens to Telephone and Switchboard operators. Good condition, has been folded, some creasing.  read more

Code: 13911

Women's Land Army Proficiency Badge certificate.

20 x 17cms approx card certificate indicating the award of the Women's Land Army Proficiency badge to a Miss P.Detmold having been awarded a distinction in general farm work in 1944. Embossed gold representation of WLA proficiency badge, Ink signature of Lady Denman the head of the WLA. Good condition, some foxing.  read more

Code: 13910

Penny Spitfire Badge.

Home made, pin back Spitfire badge. These badges were often made from a Penny, 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 and well made.  read more

Code: 13909

Careless Talk Costs Lives poster.

' Keep it under your Hat ' poster, part of the ' Careless Talk ' campaign. 25 x 38cms approx. lithograph printed for HMSO by J.Weiner, London. Some creasing and an area of damage ( repaired ). Priced accordingly.  read more

Code: 13908

Voluntary Land Club badge

Gilt and enamel, pinback, badge for the Voluntary Land Club. This was one of many organisations linked to the ' Lend a Hand on the Land' campaign promoting the production of foodstuffs. In bright,clean condition with undamaged enamel.  read more

Code: 13907

Enamel Shelter Sign.

61 x 30cms approx. single sided, steel and enamel, horizontal shelter sign. A common sight in most towns and cities during the War pointing the way to the nearest shelter. This example is in generally good condition with the usual enamel loss around fixing holes with some marking but the sign looks very presentable. Difficult to source.  read more

Code: 13905

Taylor and Barrett Auxiliary Fire Service Lead Figures

Pre/early War Taylor and Barrett Auxiliary Fire Service Lead Figures. This partial set has three AFS fire fighters with a wheeled trailer pump with lift-off pump. These scarce figures were only produced between 1938 to 1940 with production being halted by the bombing of the Taylor & Barrett factory. Good, original condition with rubbing and wear etc.  read more

Code: 13904

National Association of Spotters' Club Certificate.

Aircraft identification certificate issued to a woman member of the National Association of Spotters' Clubs. The NASC was an umbrella organisation linking the large number of aircraft spotters and recognition clubs that proliferated in schools and youth organisations. This example was awarded to Mary M Smith of No.150 Guilford Spotters' Club in 1943. Good, clean condition and uncommon.  read more

Code: 13903

10th Battalion Salop Home Guard Formation Badge

35mm black wool disc with overlaid white cross worn by the 10th Battalion Salop ( Shropshire ) Home Guard based in Shifnal. Good, used condition and scarce.  read more

Code: 13902

All Clear - Sheffield Civil Defence magazine.

May 1942 edition of 'All Clear ' the magazine of Sheffield's Civil Defence Services. This particular edition, 32pgs, covers Fire Guards, Spitfire Fund, Casualty Services etc. Good, used condition.  read more

Code: 13901