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

Code: 51670

RAF Benevolant Fund Victory Bell with Original Label

A cast aluminium bell, decorated with the three heads of the Wartime leaders (Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt) cast onto the sides of the bell. The handle of the bell has a raised 'V' on each side.
I have had a few of these bells in my possession but this is the first I have had the contains the original paper sticker/label inside saying:

RAF BENEVOLENT FUND, CAST IN MET...  read more

Code: 51401

WW2 Home Front - Spitfire Fund Badge

Royal Air Force RAF WW2 Home Front RAF Spitfire Fund War Effort Fundraising Battle of Britain Lapel Badge. Purchased to raise funds.  read more

Code: 51425

WW2 Home Front Railway Service Badges

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

Code: 51667

WW2 MkII No 2c Grey LNER Helmet

A British MkII 2C grey helmet that appears to be marked for Ruby Owen Co and is dated 1940. The shell retains the majority of its factory paint. The MkII liner is in good condition and marked Vero 1940 size 7. Nice example of a stencilled London North Easter Railway (LNER) helmet.  read more

Code: 51441

WW2 Mounted Shrapnel - Albert Docks 1940

A piece of shrapnel mounted on a block of wood (possibly oak) measuring approximately 14 x 7 x 3 cm. A bronze plaque has been nailed to the wood and crudely stamped R ALBERT DOCK 1940. The wood has old woodworm holes and has suffered burn damage. The London Docks & East End suffered heavy bombing during the Blitz - especially during 1940.  read more

Code: 51585

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

Code: 51468

WW2 Air Raid Wardens Post - Door Plaque

WW2 Air Raid Wardens AIR RAID WARDENS POST sign or door plaque Original standard brown bakelite. Size 21 cm x 6.5 cm approx  read more

Code: 51416

WW2 Home Front - Silver ARP Badge 1939

This is a solid silver ladies ARP broach type badge. The badge measures approximately 39 x 26 mm, weighs 9 grams and is hallmarked for London 1939 (D) These badges were issued to the following services; first aid, medical, rescue, demolition as well as air raid wardens, decontamination and gas detection officers.  read more

Code: 51283

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

Code: 51400