Comic postcard - Absent Minded warden.

Bamforth comic postcard in the ' Comic ' series with a Warden and helmet theme. Postally unused and in slightly grubby condition with a creased corner.
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Code: 12879

Spigot Mortar Manual.

S.A.T. Vol.I, Pamphlet No.23 ' 29mm. Spigot Mortar ' 1942 . 39pg manual detailing with all aspects of the use, drill and training with one of the main pieces of Home Guard ' Artillery '. With b/w photographs, sketches, diagrams and colour ammunition plates this is a particularly useful and uncommon manual. Good, used condition, generally clean covers with light rust staining from staples.  read more

Code: 12877

Post Warden's helmet.

1939 dated MkII helmet by BMB ( Briggs Motor Bodies ) with MkI liner, white painted with black W to front and rear indicating the junior supervisory rank of Post Warden. Size 7, 1938 dated liner by Helmets Ltd with chin strap with initials and a name inked to interior. Above average condition with minor scuffs and marks.  read more

Code: 12876

Police Duty Armband.

Embroidered armband which all uniformed Constables and Sergeants were required to wear on the left forearm sleeve of the tunic, signifying that the officers were on duty, this was also required by the large number of non uniformed Specials who were recruited during the War. Similarly the early members of the Observer Corps, who were initially administered by the police, were required to wear th...  read more

Code: 12874

Dig for Victory Leaflet No.15 - Potato Growing in Allotments.

Dig for Victory Leaflet No.15 - Potato Growing in Allotments and Gardens.4 pg leaflet published by the Min.of Agriculture giving advice on preperation, cultivation and planting. In good, clean condition, some light marking.
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Code: 12873

Second Phase 4th Battalion Home Guard Shoulder title.

Second Phase Home Guard shoulder title for the 4th Essex ( Romford ) battalion. Typical of Second Phase titles felt on a rubberised backing. Unissued condition with some minor marks.  read more

Code: 12871

Victory Celebrations Transport Arrangements

1946 Fold-out Victory Celebrations Transport Arrangements. Issued by London Transport, the pamphlet gives a map of the Victory Processions for June 8th and a list of the alterations to the various bus, tram and trolleybus routes. Also gives an outline of the celebrations and various advice on how to get there. Good, used condition with marked cover.  read more

Code: 12870

Home Guard Leather Gaiters.

A pair of matching leather gaiters for wear by the Home Guard. Finished with an effect that is sometimes found on items of 1939 Pattern leather webbing but with no obvious signs of dates or manufacturing details. Well worn with some marks and cuts but entirely serviceable.  read more

Code: 12869

CD Training Pamphlet No.6 Rescue of Crews of Crashed Aircraft.

1942ed. 8pgs Civil Defence Training Pamphlet No.6 'Rescue of Crews of Crashed Aircraft'. Pub. Min. of Home Security. Gives outline guide to CD rescue parties in how to approach crashes and locate crew members, types of aircraft, parachute harnesses, avoidance of self destruct devices etc. Good, used condition with minor creases and creasing.  read more

Code: 12868

2-Pdr Anti-Tank Gun manual.

1944ed. 40pg manual for the 2-Pdr Anti-Tank Gun published by Gale & Polden. Featuring a superb all colour, pull out chart showing the gun and exploded views of the main parts, ammunition etc and illustrated with diagrams and b/w photographs. All the photographs show the gun being manned by Home Guard personnel who are the target audience for this commercial publication. In excellent condition w...  read more

Code: 12866