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These pages display a number of the rare items that I have had the pleasure of selling. To view more details and a larger photograph please click on the thumbnail picture.
London Civil Defence Region New Year Magazine 1940
London Civil Defence Region New Year Magazine 1940. 56 page magazine published January 1940 full of topical articles of the time. The scarce magazine is sound but has suffered from damp still readable, see photographs. Priced accordingly.
Wandsworth A.R.P Wardens Grouping.
Borough of Wandsworth Air Raid Precautions Wardens grouping to J . F Cheshire consists of - 1. National Registration Identity Card issued 1943 showing service as a warden in Wandsworth. 2. His Borough of Wandsworth A.R.P identity card issued 1940. 3. Small photograph of J.F Cheshire. 4. Letter dated June 1945 from Wandsworth Council thanking him for service as a warden with the Putney Division during the war. All items are in good used condition.
Eagle News - A.R.P & Defence Bulletin of Sidney Fl
Eagle News - The A.R.P and Defence Bulletin of Sidney Flavel & Co Ltd, Eagle Foundry, Leamington Spa, issue No.76 - 1/7/1943. 4 page leaflet possible printed on a gestetner making it not the most easiest of reads, giving news of the Home Guard unit, Fire Guard, First Aid Section.
WW1 Earl Kitchener Commemorative Toffee Tin.
World War One Haltons Toffee tin illustrating Earl Kitchener of Khartoum - Secretary of State for War to lid. Measures approx. 13 x 9 x 4 cm. Tin is in excellent condition for its age ( see photos)
WW1 - The Allies Tinder Box.
A rare World War One private purchase soldiers tinder box, the small tin contains its original contents, flint, firesteel, tinder material and instructions label. The tin approx. 8 x 4 cm is in good original condition with some loss of finish (see photos).
67 Squadron RAF - Embroidered Squadron Patch.
Excellent quality wartime 67 Squadron Royal Air Force embroidered squadron patch for use on flying overalls etc in excellent unused condition. (Approx size 11 x 8 cm)
R.C.A.F Bomb Aimer Brevet.
A good quality flat type wartime R.C.A.F bomb aimer brevet, in used condition shows signs of removal from uniform.
WW2 Medal Group to Cpl J. Armstrong - Loyals
WW2 medal group to Cpl J. Armstrong serving with the Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire). Armstrong from Accrington was also a long term member of the St John Ambulance. Medals - 39 - 45 Star, Africa Star with 1st Army Bar, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, General Service Medal (Named) with Palestine 45-48 clasp, Named St John service medal with 6 bars. All medals mounted as worn and in very good condition. His dog tags, Loyals shoulder title, named box for G.S.M, and receipt, Medal issue receipt and St John Ambulance certificate for 6th bar. Interesting medal group in need of further research.
Tortoise Shell R.A.F Cigarette Case.
Super quality wartime / pre-war Tortoise Shell R.A.F cigarette case with inlaid silver R.A.F wing and owners initials. Case measures approx. 8 x 12 cm is in very good conditions with just some light scratches to case.
Royal Observer Corps Car Badge.
Royal Observer Corps Car Badge produced by J.R Gaunt of London. This early badge is in used condition with some loss of finish to the body of the badge and a couple of small areas of damage to the enamel. ROC badge to centre with motto "Forewarned is Forearmed"