WW2 Home Front - Kelly Lamp

A really nice example of a 'self-righting' Kelly oil lamp typically used by civilians within Air Raid shelters i.e. Anderson Shelters. This is a green example complete with its original white opaque glass shade.
Measures approx 80 x 130 mm. Weight 209g.  read more

Code: 51402

WW2 Home Front - Devon Emergency Volunteers Badge

A 'unique' badge consistent with emergency and voluntary organisations established during WW2. This particular badge measures 20mm in diameter and is constructed of brass with green and blue enamel.  read more

Code: 51672

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

Code: 51671

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 Mounted Shrapnel - Royal 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 fire damage. The Liverpool and London Docks 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