1945 First Edition 'Citizens In War - And After' Home Front Book (Colour Photographs)
An excellent study of Britain's 'civilian army' by Stephen Spender, a first edition book printed in 1945 with 48 superb colour plates taken by the award winning photographer John Hinde.
The 112 page hardback details the activities of Civil Defence workers such as the Auxiliary Fire Service, First Aid Party, W.V.S workers and also ordinary civilians coping with the aftermath of Luftwaffe ... read more
26.00 GBP
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Superb British 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers 1944
A pair of 1940 pattern serge Battledress trousers in near unissued condition, the internal waistband bears an 'M' code acceptance stamp denoting year of manufacture as 1944.
The waist measures approx. 31-32 inches and the inside leg 33 1/2 inches so quite a tall person.
The buttons are all present, all pockets and stitching in excellent order, one slight moth nibble near crotch ar... read more
195.00 GBP
Scarce 1945 Indian Oval Mess Tins (Matching Pair)
A scarce set of 1945 dated Indian-made oval mess tins with matching makers marks ''JL''.
The tins are in very good condition with no perforations.
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Scarce 1942 Dated Home Front NFS Leather Despatch Riders Helmet
A most scarce 1942 dated all leather 'football style' despatch riders helmet, the type worn by female NFS (National Fire Service) members, these young ladies played a crucial role ferrying communications and other items between stations and also by freeing up the menfolk to enrol into the armed forces.
The helmet is in excellent condition and in a large size 7 1/2, all stitching is intac... read more
355.00 GBP
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WW2 ARP / Civil Defence Incendiary Bomb Scoop (GR Stamped)
An early WW2 Government issue 'Redhill' pattern incendiary bomb scoop in very good solid condition, nicely marked with G (crown) R and the manufacturers 'Sphinx Brand' trademark.
Originally would have been fitted with a wooden pole/broom type handle, some overall staining present, no perforations to metalwork. read more
48.00 GBP
WW1 British / Commonwealth Officer's Bullet Damaged Binoculars & Leather Case (Named)
A most intriguing and unique pair of Great war bullet damaged binoculars still housed in their original battle scarred leather case, the binoculars are the S3 type manufactured by the London based company 'Heath & Co Ltd' and supplied to the war department as there is a broad arrow mark present to one of the barrels, the focus adjustment wheel does not work due to the bullet strike.
The ... read more
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