ENSA lapel badge.
Bronzed lapel badge for the Entertainments National Service Association or ENSA , an organisation set up in 1939 by Basil Dean and Leslie Henson to provide entertainment for British armed forces personnel during World War II. ENSA operated as part of the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes. Scarce example with half moon lapel fitting in good condition with polished highlights. read more
Birth of a Spitfire - the story of the MAP and the Spitfire Funds.
1941 1st ed. ' Birth of a Spitfire ' by Gordon Beckles. 160pgs outlining the story of Lord Beaverbrook and the Ministry of Aircraft Production and the involvement of the Spitfire Funds. Details fund raising efforts, scrap drives, construction and the issuing of a Spitfire. Illustrated throughout b/w photographs. Good, used condition with a lightly marked d/w with minor chips, tears, creasing et... read more
Norwich Incendiary Souvenirs.
Whilst I cannot unconditionally guarantee that this grouping of incendiary fins and partial bomb originate from the Baedeker raids on Norwich in April and May 1942, there is a good probability they are. Recently found in the area and kept and purchased together they represent the common detritus of a bombing raid with both steel fins clearly showing the effects of the ignition of the bomb with ... read more
First Aid Post/Party Helmet.
1939 dated MkII helmet for a member of a First Aid Party or Post. Shell marked J.S.S. indicating manufacture by Joseph Sankey & Sons in 1939 with a size, 7, MkI liner by Helmets Ltd similarly dated 1939. In generally good, overall condition, the top half of the helmet suffers from some ' corrosion acne ' and would probably benefit from a little sympathetic cleaning. read more
Batteries Into Battle.
1946 ' Batteries into Battle ' the story of Exide and its achievements during the War years 1939-45. Soft cover 36pgs with numerous illustrations of the construction and employment of Exide's products in service. Used condition with marking and creasing. read more
Redditch A.R.P. Personnel record cards.
Record cards from the Redditch A.R.P. records for three individuals from the Rescue and Demolition A.R.P. services. Lists pertinent information such as address age, kit issue and relevant training and clearly once formed part of a larger file index. Good, legible condition. read more
' All Clear ! ' Birthday card.
Birthday card from the well known publisher Raphael Tuck & Sons featuring two wardens cycling post their wards post entitled ' All Clear ! '. Charming rendering of a wartime subject. Good, lightly marked condition and uncommon., read more
Red Cross & St.John Help Russia Flag Day emblem.
Paper emblem given in return for a donation to the Red Cross & St.John Help Russia Fund, designed to be worn in the buttonhole. and supplies that went towards Russias war effort. In good overall condition with some marking and pinholes.
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8th Surrey ( Reigate ) HG History.
C1945 ' A Short History of the 8th Surrey ( Reigate ) Battalion Home Guard ' by N.R.Bishop. 68pgs outlining the wartime activities of the unit illustrated with b/w photographs with various personnel listings and appendices. Good, clean condition. read more
ARP ' Butterfly Brand ' Sealing Tape tin & contents.
A full tin of ' Butterfly Brand ' ARP Sealing Tape. Intended to be used to make rooms gasproof by sealing all joints etc., they were later rebranded for use as window reinforcement against flying glass. Good, used condition with minor scratches. read more