Sold Gallery
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.
Air Raid Warden Enamel Sign.
Small approx 23 x 8 cm A.R.P Air Raid Warden enamel sign for use on doors, gate post etc. In used condition with some damage to enamel mainly around fixing holes and some general service wear to the enamel.
Flight Magazine - Identification Chart of British
Scarce early war \"Identification Chart Of British Aircraft\" produced by Flight Magazine, the thick card chart measures approx 56 x 37 cm and is in good sound used condition with some age decolourisation and slight damage to edges. These charts are often seen on the walls in early RAF crew room photographs and also used by Home Guard, Civil Defence ATC etc.. Postage is high on this item because it will need to be posted flat.
Battle Of France Attributed Air Crew Europe Casual
A rare Battle of France Air Crew Europe casualty medal group to 935893 Leading Aircraftman (air gunner) Frederick Lawrence Bettany No 26 Squadron RAF killed in action 19/5/1940. The medals are mounted as worn and have all been privately named the medals are in good condition the original ribbons are a little stained and worn the backing cloth has suffered from moth damage (see photos). His aircraft Lysander II N1202 was shot down by Lt Strakel-jahn of Stab I (J) LG2 during a tactical reconnaissance sortie - See After the Battle - The Battle Of France Then and Now page 321 for more details. He is buried at Landrecis Communal Cemetery France. Bettany from Sleaford Lincolnshire was aged 19. A good early war medal group in need of further research, note on the internet there is a good photograph of him in full flying gear.
\"Port War\" Lowestoft At War 1939 - 1945
\"Port War\" Lowestoft at War 1939 - 1945 by Ford Jenkins. Hardback book (no dust jacket) published 1947, eighty pages illustrated throughout with black and white photographs. In good sound condition with some age wear and foxing. A good local history with quality photographs.
Dig For Victory Leaflet No 7 - Manure From Garden
Dig For Victory leaflet issued 1941 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Number 7 in the series entitled \"Manure From Garden Rubbish. Leaflet in good sound conditions with some slight foxing.
Dig For Victory Leaflet No 7 - Manure From Garden
Dig For Victory leaflet issued 1941 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Number 7 in the series entitled \"Manure From Garden Rubbish. Leaflet in good sound conditions with some slight foxing.
World War One Memorial Plaque - Lincolnshire Regim
World War One Memorial Plaque to 13726 Private Jeffrey Lepla of the 2nd Bn, Lincolnshire Regiment who died on 25th September 1915 age 19. Remembered with honour Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium.
\"Decontamination\" Civil Defence Shoulder Tit
A good wartime Civil Defence \"Decontamination\" embroidered shoulder title. In good used condition.
A.R.P - Memorandum No.13 - Care and Repair of Resp
Air Raid Precautions Memorandum No.13 (1st Edition) Care and Repair Of Respirators. Issued by the Ministry of Home Security (ARP dept) published by HMSO 1940. 18 page soft cover booklet in good condition with some rust bleed from staples.
W.V.S Civil Defence Arm Badge.
W.V.S Civil Defence sleeve badge 1st pattern first issued in 1939, embroidered red lettering on flannel material backing. The badge is in good used condition and has been removed from uniform.