' Run Rabbit Run ' Postcard.
Comic postcard featuring a British Bulldog chasing a rabbit with Hitler's face. The card is a nod to the song "Run, Rabbit, Run" written by Noel Gay and Ralph Butler, originally sung by Flanagan and Allen and was a perennial wartime favourite. Slightly marked condition, postally unused. Scarce. read more
Planned A.R.P.
1939 1st ed. ' Planned A.R.P. - Based on the investigation of structural protection against air attack in the Metropolitan Borough of Finsbury '. 138pgs illustrated with sketches, diagrams, photographs and pull out plates covering the threat and effect of aerial bombing and the various responses inc. shelters, building construction, planning and layout. Ex.Lib and slightly grubby condition. read more
Raid Welfare Officer Armband.
Cotton, printed armband for a ' Raid Welfare Officer '. Tape and buckle closure. Probably worn by an officer based in a rest or information centre to offer help in dealing with issues created by air raids such as homelessness, missing persons, rations, accommodation etc. Good, used condition with some ink staining, particularly to the reverse. read more
British Coaster 1939 - 1945.
1947 ' British Coaster 1939 - 1945 ' - the official story. One of the less common H.M.S.O. history series, this 96pg, fully illustrated account details the vital work undertaken by the Merchant Navy's coastal vessels. These craft came under intense pressure from both the Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine as well from German artillery based in France. Good, clean condition. read more
30th ( Smethwick ) Btn Home Guard Paperwork Grouping.
Paperwork grouping to Sgt.B.Barnes of ' B ' Company 30th South Staffs ( Smethwick ) Btn. Includes typewritten orders, note books, Attendance register, dinner card, training notes and LDV certificate. Good, used condition with marking, folding and creasing. read more
Brighton & Hove " Under Fire ".
1945 Brighton & Hove " Under Fire ". Published by the Brighton & Hove Gazette, 32pgs, mostly pictorial, showing damage caused in the main raids of 1940 and 1943. Also includes a brief overview of the work of the Civil Defence services and includes a fold-out bomb plot map. Good, clea condition with minor marking, creasing etc. read more
Home Guard Shoulder Titles.
Pair of embroidered, white cotton on wool, Home Guard shoulder titles. Probably sourced at a local level judging from their style and with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. read more
Comic postcard - ARP
One of an early war series depicting comic doggerel with an ARP theme - ' the Warren '. Good condition, postally unused, but with contemporary inscription
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AFS Leicester breast badge.
Embroidered cotton on bluette AFS Leicester breast badge. This particular pattern of badge was intended for use on the overalls or working uniform. In good, used condition with glue residue to the reverse having been stuck to a display, no damage. read more
Notes on Individual Fieldcraft
C1941 2nd ed. ' Notes on Individual Fieldcraft '. A publication produced by the eponymous military publishers Gale & Polden this 23pg booklet covers all aspects of concealment, movement and cover. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, sketches and diagrams. Good, used condition with marking to card covers. read more