WW2 HMSO Publication - Norways Fight
In good condition, this is a HMSO 1944 dated publication entitled 'Before We Go Back' This is a pictorial record of Norways fight agains Nazism, both inside and outside the country with over 60 pages of photographs. read more
WW2 Evacuee Letter from Queen Elizabeth 1939
Every household across the country, who accommodated evacuees, during the WW2 was sent a thank you note from Queen Elizabeth (wife of King George VI). This one was sent to resident Mrs H Bosworth of Leamington Spa & dated 1939. First I have had with original envelope, worth further research. read more
WW2 Home Front Railway Service Badges (REDUCED)
A WW2 set of four brass lapel Railway Service badges made by Fattorini. Great Western Railway No 79880, London North Eastern Railway No 32581, London Middland Scottish Railway No 19747, Southern Railway No 35800. read more
WW2 Home Front - AID Badge No 7958
The Aeronautical Inspection Department (AID) was formed in December 1913 for the purpose of inspecting aircraft and other supplies for the Royal Flying Corps (RFC). By 1939 AID was an engineering organisation, mainly civilian, but in part RAF, whose prime purpose was to ensure that all RAF and RN equipment manufactured or repaired by contractors and by RAF maintenance units was constructed to a... read more
WW2 Home Front - Hospitals Emergency Service Badge
The Emergency Hospital Scheme was setup in order to coordinate greater cooperation between hospitals ensuring that casualties would receive immediate treatment at the nearest hospital then be transferred quickly to other hospitals thereafter. The badge measures 17mm in diameter and is constructed of brass with red and blue enamel. read more
WW2 Home Front - Pair of WI Badges Welsh & English
A nice pair of Women's Institute (WI) badge. To include the standard English badge, maker W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd and the rarer Welsh version (fy ngwlad am cartref) by maker Fattorini & Sons. Both badges are in great condition with no damage to the enamel. read more
WW2 RAF 1944 MAP - South Wales
A WW2 RAF map of South Wales War Revision 2nd Edition denoting all the RAF bases in the area. A Geographical Section, General Staff, No. 3957 (Air). Published by the War Office 1943. Note this is a heavy duty type being printed on paper & cotton fabric. read more
WW2 BSA Motorcycle Decals
I am 'presuming' these original decals are from the 1940's as they came with the other Motorcycle & Dispatch rider items. The colours of the water transfer decals remain bright and show no signs of cracking. read more
WW2 GQ Irvin Parachute Seal
In the early period of the war training of Polish soldiers was carried out by PTS No.1 at Ringway with the intention of parachuting them into occupied Poland. At that time there was no official graduation badge and therefore the Irvin Parachute Seal was adopted. A small enamelled badge with GQ Parachute stamped to the back - measures approx 36 x 16mm. read more
WW2 Indian 18th Infantry Patch & HMSO Books (REDUCED)
This lot consists of two books as well as an WW2 'printed' 18th Infantry Brigade patch. This lot includes 'The Tiger Kills' (1944) as well as the rarer 'The Tiger Triumphs' (1946) - The patch was found tucked within the latter. Both books published by His Majesty's Stationary Office for the Government of India. read more