Gas Mask Handbag.
One of the more difficult items of Home Front memorabilia to acquire, this example of a luxury gas mask handbag is in better than average condition. Made of blue leather with a watered silk effect interior with separate mirror and lipstick compartment and a separate purse. The gas mask is contained in a seperate box container under the handbag compartment which is then concealed by a lined fla... read more
' Welcome to Essex ' War Welfare Souvenir Booklet.
32pg booklet entitled ' Welcome to Essex ' produced in 1943 with proceeds for Essex War Welfare. Covering everything from the history of the county to the services available within the county, the booklet was squarely aimed at the American serviceman who abounded in the East of England in this period. Good, used condition. read more
1943 Tipton Wings for Victory tin badge.
Tin and card pin badge probably given in exchange for a contribution to the fund raised during Tipton's Wings for Victory campaign held between the 5th and 12th of June 1943. Good, used condition with some rubbing and minor loss. read more
Comic Postcard - food/Navy theme.
Comic postcard published by Bamforth as part of their ' Tempest Kiddy ' series featuring the work of the artist Tempest. This example shows a child praying for thanks to the Navy for the safe deliverance of her food. Postally used with light marking.
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Manual of the Sten Gun with notes on the Northover.
C1942 ' Manual of the Sten Gun - with notes on the Northover ' by Lt.E.W.Manders & W.Benttly Capper. 32pgs covering the three marques of Sten guns available to the Home Guard with additional notes on the Northover projector . Rusting to staples with light marking to covers otherwise clean. One of the more uncommon of the plethora of commercial publications aimed at the Home Guard. read more
Bromsgrove & District Tanks Week 1941 lapel badge.
Tin and celluloid pin badge probably given in exchange for a contribution to the fund. Good used condition with some light foxing. Uncommon. read more
Weapons & Armaments of the Modern German Army.
One of the ' Bernard's key guide ' series this booklet entitled ' Weapons & Armaments of the Modern German Army - fully illustrated ' was intended for Home Guard consumption. 50pgs filled with sketches and diagrams and text outlining everything from tanks to grenades. In good, clean used condition, with some very light marking . read more
Evacuation Certificate.
Official certificate given in recognition of taking in evacuees. 17 x 27cm illuminated certificate with facsimilie signature of Queen Elizabeth contained in it's original crested envelope made out to a Welwyn Garden City address and then redirected to Harrow In good, clean condition with marking to envelope. read more
NFS 37 breast badge - S/E London.
Embroidered red on blue wool National Fire Service area 37 breast badge, for wear on the heavy duty NFS tunic.No.37 Fire Force based at Eltham which covered S/E London with it's headquarters in Eltham. read more
Phosphorus Bombs Information Sheet.
4 size, 1942 Ministry of Home Security information leaflet detailing Phosphorus bombs and their 'use by the enemy'. Also gives details of 1kg incendiary bombs and incendiary bomb containers. Good condition, has been folded. read more