Dennis Bros National Service badge.
Brass and enamel national service lapel badge for an employee of Dennis Bros. Based in Guilford this well known lorry builder produced 700 Churchill tanks, 4500 army lorries, and 3000 tracked personnel carriers during WW2. Numbered to the reverse with manufacturer's details ' Butler B'ham ' to the reverse. Good used condition with wear to silvered finish. read more
The Midnight Watch - Fire Guard Newspaper. No.10.
' The Midnight Watch No.10 ' - ' Broadsheet of Britain's Fire Guard and Civil Defence Workers '. Designed as a poster format information sheet and containing specific and information and news pertinent to the Fire Guard. This example features illustrated articles on the exploding incendiary, duties of officers and organisation of street fire parties. In good, used condition, has been folded wit... read more
Kent County Civil Defence Mobile Reserve Shoulder title.
Embroidered, gold on blue shoulder title for members of the Kent County Civil Defence Mobile Reserve. These personnel acted as a reserve to be deployed where the need was greatest including out of the county. Excellent, clean and probably unissued condition and uncommon. read more
Potato Pete's Recipe Book.
Produced by the Ministry of Food the 11pg booklet featured ' Potato Pete ' a cartoon character, used to promote the consumption of potatoes, especially those grown in home gardens. Illustrated throughout with cartoons and containing a potato recipe for every occasion. In good, clean condition with rusting to staples. Uncommon. read more
Northover Projector Drill round.
Solid rubber drill round for the Northover Projector. Weighing nearly 1.5lbs this drill projector was designed for loading and firing practice with the Northover Projector. Originally painted bright red, for ease of discovery, this example has approx.20% remaining and has the wording ' Northover Projector Drill Projectile ' in relief to the base. In good, used condition this example has not bee... read more
National Savings Voluntary Worker Armband.
Printed ' National Savings Campaign Voluntary Worker ' armband as used by street collectors and campaign workers. Good, used condition. read more
3rd Fife Home Guard Titles.
Printed blue/black on khaki Home Guard shoulder title set for the 3rd Fife ( Anstruther ) Battalion as issued for wear on the battledress or greatcoat. Good, used, condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform and uncommon. read more
N.A.R.P.A.C. booklet.
Early war booklet issued by N.A.R.P.A.C. ( National A.R.P. for Animals Committee ) ' Wartime Aids for all Animal Owners '. 29pgs outlining the protection of animals from bombs and gas in both urban and farm situations. Illustrated with diagrams and plans. Good, used condition with some marking to covers. read more
ARP Fire Watcher lapel badge.
Large ( 40mm ) and impressive chrome and enamel lapel badge for a Fire Watcher, part of an unknown company, R&M, A.R.P. team. Half moon lapel fitting to reverse with manufacturer's details for ' Thos.Fattorini, B'ham ' with a scratched, presumably an issue number. Generally good condition with some stress marks to enamel and one section of missing enamel to the bottom of the badge. read more
Chippity Cuckoo
1st. 1944 ' Chippity Cuckoo ' by Edith M. Bell, illustrated by Hilda Boswell. 40pgs children's storybook with allusions to the war throughout the different stories. Illustrations throughout. Good, clean condition with some light marking to boards. read more