Wartime Pack of Price's Night Lights.

An unopened pack of ' Price's Improved Childs' Night Lights ', the small candles designed to provide a reassuring light for a child. Marked ' Temporary War-Time Pack '. Good condition with some marking, denting etc.  read more

Code: 13605

Isle of Ely Special Constabulary Anti-Gas lapel badge.

Tin and celluloid lapel badge worn by Special Constables of the Isle of Ely that have been trained in Anti-Gas measures. Unusual stud lapel fitting to reverse. Excellent, clean condition. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 13604

1941 The Land Girl

Large format issue (No.8 Vol.1 Nov 1941) of the 'Land Girl' the official magazine of the Women's Land Army.16pgs with a new cover motif, illustrated with b/w photographs and WLA equipment advertisements. This issue contains notes on thatching,'Land Girl' Spitfire Fund, HQ notes and county news In clean condition with some minor marking etc. The Earlier issues of the Land Girl tend to be more un...  read more

Code: 13603

Civil Nursing Reserve Sealed Pattern.

1943 dated, sealed pattern for the printed CNR badge for use on coats etc. Produced by the Post Office Stores Dept. which undertook much of the supply of Civil Defence and related insignia.
The CNR was recruited initially to augment staff at hospitals during war but was later extended to provide staff for FAPs in shelters and rest centres.  read more

Code: 13602

Combat without Weapons.

1942ed. 39pg booklet ' Combat Without Weapons ' by Capt.E.Hartley Leather. Produced by Gale & Polden this guide demonstrates a series of unarmed fighting techniques to be mastered by the ' average Home Guardsman ' and is dedicated to ' those middle-aged men who have rallied to the defence of their country '. In good, used condition with slight rusting to staples and light marking to covers and ...  read more

Code: 13601

Mrs Churchills' Aid to Russia Flag Day emblem.

Paper emblem given in return for a donation to Mrs Churcills' Aid to Russia Fund, designed to be worn in the buttonhole. Formed in 1942 the fund went onto provide food, vehicles and supplies that went towards Russias war effort. In good overall condition with some creasing and pinholes.
POSTFREE  read more

Code: 13600

Dig for Victory Planner/Poster.

Colour planner produced by the Ministry of Agriculture in the form of a small poster offering cropping advice for members of the public embarking on the Dig for Victory campaign. Good, used condition, with some minor creasing.  read more

Code: 13598

Decontamination Party Helmet.

1939 dated Mk II helmet by unknown maker for use by members of Decontamination teams. Mk I,1939 dated size 7 liner by BMB ( Briggs Motor Bodies ). Signs of a contemporary overpaint. Good, used condition with some light abrasions commensurate with use.  read more

Code: 13596

Utility Furniture Catalogue.

Scarce Feb1945, Board of Trade, Utility Furniture Catalogue. 16pg card covered catalogue illustrated throughout with the styles of furniture available under the new ' Utility ' scheme. With an introduction by Hugh Dalton who oversaw the introduction of the scheme, there are also comprehensive guidelines as to the qualifications to obtaining permits for purchase.
In good, used condition w...  read more

Code: 13595

Civil Defence at War.

1941ed. ' Civil Defence at War ' by Mrs Anthony Billingham ( CD Ambulance Service ) . Part of the Britain at War series, the 72pgs cover all aspects of the Civil Defence services with b/w photographs throughout and a striking colour dust wrapper. In better than average condition for this title with some minor wear to d/w.  read more

Code: 13594