LDV Handbook - J.Brophy.
Good copy of ' Home Guard ' An LDV Handbook ' by John Brophy. This edition was published in 1940 and deals with widespread topics from parachute troops to road blocks and Thompson Gun to 'Molotoffs'. 126pgs illustrated with line drawings and diagrams. John Brophy wrote a number of books for the Home Guard during the course of the war. In excellent, above average condition. read more
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A People's Army - Jon Mills.
1993 ' A People's Army - Civil Defence Insignia and Uniforms 1939-1945 ' by Jon Mills. Still the only available reference to the subject and long since out of print, the 109pgs contain an indispensable guide to the subject complete with full colour illustrations. Good, used condition. read more
Police Sub Inspector Helmet.
White painted, MkII Police helmet featuring transfer rank markings for a Sub Inspector. Unclear manufacturer's markings to rim with a MkII, size 7 liner by ' BMB ' ( Briggs Motor Bodies ). Good, used condition with various abrasions chips etc., with some discolouration. read more
Unissued Nottinghamshire ( West Bridgford ) Btn. Home Guard Titles
Unissued printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder titles for the 2nd Nottinghamshire ( West Bridgford ) Battalion. Good, clean condition. read more
The Warden's Manual.
1942 ' The Warden's Manual ' by S.Evelyn Thomas. 256pg comprehensive manual covering every aspect of a Wardens' responsibility from Black-out regulations, gas masks, incidents, shelters, wardens' post and post raid work. Illustrated through out with sketches, diagrams and b/w photographs. Uncommon and unusual for being hardbound. read more
Red Cross Agriculture Fund Committee Member Lapel.
Elaborate gilt and enamel lapel badge by J.R.Gaunt, London for a member of the Red Cross Agriculture Fund County Committee. The Agriculture Fund was based around the county committees of the NFU and the War Organisation of the Red Cross & St.John raising funds through various events, horse shows, fetes, county shows etc. It also ran a Rural Pennies collection. Half moon lapel fitting and in goo... read more
WVS Housewives Sevice lapel badge.
25mm x 12mm Chrome and enamel pinback badge for the WVS Housewives Service.The Housewives Service were members of the WVS who were unable to leave home because of domestic commitments but were trained to help the Civil Defence services in their locality particularly in the care of casualties. Undamaged enamel with an enamelling flaw at top edge. read more
WLA Portraits.
2 x b/w portraits of ' Win ' a member of the WLA probably based in Sussex. Both portraits show good uniform detail.
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Defence - The Services' Magazine & Home Guard Monthly - 1944.
October 1944ed of the Home Guard Monthly ' Defence 'with articles on ' Battle of the Flying Bombs ' and ' Sten Spotlight Projector' in good, clean condition with some minor rusting to staples, light marking. read more
Post D. Some Experiences of an Air Raid Warden.
1941 1st ed. ' Post D. Some Experiences of an Air Raid Warden ' by John Strachey. 135pgs A memoir of the socialist theorist and politician John Strachey's experiences as a London air-raid warden; ' During the war he served in a succession of posts air raid warden, public relations officer, radio commentator, and Royal Air Force wing commander. With the war's end, Strachey was returned to Parlia... read more