Ministry of Food Ration Book for 1952-53 - North Wales connection
Partially used ration book issued to an H.J. Cazaly who lived in North Wales (address is very faded). Some retailer stamps for a grocer in Llanengan. A number of coupons removed, some pages with crossing out, but a fascinating insight into post war history.
Ration books were books which contained coupons that shopkeepers cut out or signed when people bought food and other items... read more
Northumberland Youth Service Corps Enamel, Painted and Brass Lapel Badge
A scarce and early lapel badge with the arms of the County of Northumberland, England within a black circlet. Backstamped with the issue number "717". Circa 3.3cm in diameter. Some minor wear to the red enamel. The yellow stripes are painted rather than enamel (and has some damage - see photos). A real "economy feel" to it. Never seen this before and would welcome any information. Look, ... read more
WW2 Home Front Duchess of Northumberlands ATS Comfort Fund Enamel Pin Badge Brooch
Gilt bright and enamel in undamaged condition. Slight service wear. Original pin fitting to reverse. Maker marked Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmingham. Scarce. Coll.
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Scarce WW2 Northumberland & Durham War Needs Fund Gilt and Enamel Pin Badge
Gilt bright (some minor spotting) with enamel in good condition, with no damage. Original pin fitting and maker marked on reverse Fattorini, Bradford. Circa 2.3cm in diameter. Coll.
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WW2 Home Front - Scarce Home Guard Slip-on Embroidered Shoulder Titles
Scarce not quite a pair but close. Good condition with no moth, damage or repairs. Some paper stuck to the reverse of one of the retaining slips. One is darker than the other in colour of lettering. Worn from 1941 onwards.
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WW2 Home Front Home Guard Battledress Pair of Numbers 13 - Uncut
Pair of uncut printed shoulder title numerals as worn with county designations by a large number of different units. Some slight markes otherwise very good conditon for age and original.
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SY 56 Surrey County 56th Battalion Home Guard ( HG ) Cloth Combination Shoulder Title
Removed from uniform. In good condition.
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WW2 Home Front - Lincolnshire Home Guard Printed Cloth Formation Sign
A printed example of the Lincolnshire Imp on khaki rectangular backing. Worn by 1st, 2nd and 3rd battalions of the City of Lincoln Home Guard. A little bit sticky to the reverse otherwise in very good condition. Scarce.
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WW2 Printed Designations for 22nd Battalion Kent (Tunbridge Wells) Home Guard
Came together, each pair uncut and in unissued condition.
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WW2 ROF (Royal Ordnance Factory) Front Line Duty Printed Cloth Overalls Badge
Removed from overalls, a good worn example with folded over edges, some now a bit frayed and lifting and some stitching marks, and a bit grubby. Of Calico Printers manufacture.
In August 1942 an article in the magazine War Illustrated announced the approval a new badge "to be worn by the men and women engaged in Royal Ordnance Filling Factories" to acknowledge the debt of the ... read more