WW2 Pad and Envelope Grouping.

Was £18 now £12

An interesting group of display items being a writing pad and Active Service Envelope. The pad, as can be seen, has no sheets left but has a cracking image of a British Tommy to the front cover.
Inside was photograph that presumably was the recipient of the letters? On the reverse there is the address '90 Stanley Road' from which it is possible to identify ...  read more

Code: 85

WW2 British, Home Front, 'The Protection of your Home Against Air Raids' Booklet, 1938.

Was £21 now £15

Published by HMSO in 1938, this small booklet gives details to the public as to how to prepare their homes against air raids, gas attack, etc.
Priced to reflect its near MINT condition.  read more

Code: 112

WW2 British, Home Front, 'Masking Your Windows' Leaflet, 1939.

Was £11 now £9

Published by the Lord Privy Seal starting in July 1939, prior to the formation of the Ministry of Home Security, this is one of a series of leaflets aimed at preparing the public for a possible war with Germany.
All leaflets bore the rubric: 'Read this and keep it carefully. You may need it.'
This example covers the preparation of window glass to prev...  read more

Code: 113

WW2 British, Home Front, 'After the Raid' Leaflet, 1940.

Was £11 now £9

Issued by the Ministry of Home Security, this leaflet gives details to home owners as what to do if effected by air raids in a number of ways.
Priced to reflect overall good condition, a small but are and sought after leaflet.  read more

Code: 111

WW2 Period, CC41, Civilian Shirt with Fixed Collar, CWS, ‘Wheatsheaf Make’.

Was £79 now £65

WW2 Period, CC41, Civilian Shirt with Fixed Collar, CWS, ‘Wheatsheaf Make’.

An original 1940’s CC41, Utility labelled, men's shirt, with collar attached, made by C.W.S. Attached collar shirts were available from the 1930s onwards, but only became common in the 1940s.
The original label is still bright and legible, featuring the standard CC41 ...  read more

Code: 109

WW2 British, Number 2 Prismatic 6x30 Binoculars, 1942.

was £75 now £65

The Number 2 Prismatic Binoculars were the standard general service optics used by British and Commonwealth forces during WW2. There were three patterns, of which only the second and third had graticule markings in the focal plane, the third pattern had the opportunity to fill the body with nitrogen gas to prevent misting.
Neck staps came in leather or canv...  read more

Code: 104

WW2 British, Mess Tins, Tinned Steel, 1942, with Storage Bag.

Was £57 now £45

The British Army, on introduction of the 37 Pattern Kit, decided to replace the older D-shaped mess tin for something more suitable to modern warfare. They adopted a rectangular pair of nesting aluminium tins with a folding steel handle. These proved to be lighter and more hygienic than the older model, however, these were quickly withdrawn to use the aluminium fo...  read more

Code: 102

RARE WW2 British, Denim Overall Blouse, Size 11, 1941.

Was £285 now £225

Denim overalls produced early in the war have the same looks as the Battledress Serge, while later they followed similar changes as to the 1940 Austerity Battledress. These two-piece utility uniforms were made from Denim and used removeable, revolving shank buttons to avoid damage whilst laundering. As with the single piece overalls they were designed to be worn...  read more

Code: 97

WW2 British, Home Front, First Aid Notes, un-dated.

Was £13 now £10

During the war a vast array of leaflets and booklets offered basic instruction as to first aid.
These rare survivors consist of a 'folded leaflet' coving basic fist aid knowledge plus a locally produced note, typed in red ink, giving details as to the contents of first aid tins or boxes.
Priced to reflect foxing to the first aid leaflet.  read more

Code: 114

WW2 British, Home Guard Instruction No. 17 - 1940.

Was £17 now £12

One of a series of instructions used to coordinate the response of the Home Guard to German attack.
This example covers 'Anti-Aircraft Training' using notes, maps and silhouettes.
A must for anyone interested in WW2 home defence or those planning an interesting Home Guard display or reenactment.
Priced to reflect some yellowing and crispness t...  read more

Code: 116