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*Rare/Original* WWI Poster by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee ‘The Prime Ministers Advice to The Young Married Men & Pledge To Married Men. PI 128. - PI 128 This is a rare original WWI poster released by the Parliamentary Committee and House of Commons in November 1915 as part of the War recruitment strategy (At the beginning of 1914 the British Army had a reported strength of 710,000 men including reserves, of which around 80,000 were professional soldiers ready for war. By the end of the First World War almost 25 percent of the total male population of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland had joined up, over five million men. Of these, 2.67 million joined as volunteers and 2.77 million as conscripts (although some volunteered after conscription was introduced and would most likely have been conscripted anyway). Monthly recruiting rates for the army varied dramatically). The poster measures 52 cm x 77 ½ cm which fits the black painted wooden frame perfectly (Perspex glazing). The poster was published by The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London- Poster N9 135 and printed by Roberts & Leete Ltd London WT W 12007/663. Card backed and ready to hang, the price of this piece of history includes UK delivery. PI 128. £245.00 |
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1939 Dated WWII Babies Gas Mask. Sn 20326 - Sn 20326 This example is 1939 dated and in overall good condition. The baby would sit inside the main body of the mask looking up through the glass, with the flap on the bottom looping between the babies legs like a nappy. Children's gas masks were often made in bright colours to make them less frightening. This baby's mask would have totally enclosed the baby and air would have been pumped into the mask with the built in hand pump. In good condition with pump, webbing straps, metal frame, canvas hood and Perspex screen intact. The rubberised Perspex flange has dried with age but is still in place. The brass coloured tin plate to the rear reads’ This appliance is Government property any person who has it in his possession is responsible in law for using care to keep it in good condition. It is to be returned to the local authority in whose area the possessor may be at any time. Either on request or when no longer required’. The price for this collectors piece includes UK delivery. Sn 20326 £245.00 |
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British WW2 Air Raid Wardens, Marshals Steel Tommy Helmet. - HE 836 This is a British WW2 Air Raid Wardens steel tommy helmet. The helmet retains most of its original black painted finish both to the outside and inside of the helmet. The helmet has a white M painted to the front indicating a marshal. The inside rim of the helmet is stamped A66 over RMB. The helmet is complete with its original liner and original spring tensioned webbing chin strap. The price includes U.K. delivery. HE 836 £175.00 |
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WW2 Era British Home Front ARP Eddisbury Division Cheshire Corps Of Air Raid Warden’s Divisional Chief Wardens Office Hand Painted Hardboard Sign. Sn 18125:12 - 18125:12 Air Raid Precautions (ARP) was an organisation in the United Kingdom set up in 1937 dedicated to the protection of civilians from the danger of air raids. It included the Raid Wardens' Service that was to report on bombing incidents. Every local council was responsible for organising ARP wardens, messengers, ambulance drivers, rescue parties, and liaison with police and fire brigades. This is an excellent original Eddisbury Cheshire Corps Of Air Raid Warden’s Divisional Chief Wardens Office sign. Made of compressed wood hardboard the sign measures 25” x 19” and is clean with no damage. The 4 corners of the sign are holed for door or wall mounting. The sign is hand painted in bold black lettering ‘ARP Cheshire Corps Of Air Raid Wardens Eddisbury Division Divisional Chief Warden’s Office’ . A nice home front collector’s item. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 18125:12 £245.00 |
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SCARCE, INERT, DUMMY, INSTRUCTIONAL, WW2 British Home Front Home Guard & ARP (Air Raid Protection) German WW2 Air Dropped 1Kg Incendiary Bomb. HO 669 - HO 669 This is a scarce, full size, WW2 British made inert, dummy German 1Kg Incendiary bomb used to train British Home Guard & ARP personnel re-Identification of Nazi German air dropped ordnance. The live German versions of these bombs were air dropped in containers by German bombers in WW2, and used to devastating effect in the German Blitzes during the early part of WW2 against British cities. The steel body has three tail fins of pressed steel with a steel reinforcing ring at the tail. The fin assembly retains much of its original green painted finish identical to the German made version. The dummy bomb measures 13 ½” overall length. There are no markings on the casing which weighs 985 grams. The price includes UK delivery. HO 669 £375.00 |
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WW2 Era British Home Front ARP Eddisbury Division Cheshire Corps Of Air Raid Warden’s Divisional Chief Wardens Office Hand Painted Hardboard Sign. Sn 15703:12 - 15703:12 Air Raid Precautions (ARP) was an organisation in the United Kingdom set up in 1937 dedicated to the protection of civilians from the danger of air raids. It included the Raid Wardens' Service that was to report on bombing incidents. Every local council was responsible for organising ARP wardens, messengers, ambulance drivers, rescue parties, and liaison with police and fire brigades. This is an excellent original Eddisbury Cheshire Corps Of Air Raid Warden’s Divisional Chief Wardens Office sign. Made of compressed wood hardboard the sign measures 25” x 19” and is clean with no damage. The top & bottom edges of the sign are holed for door or wall mounting. The sign is hand painted in bold black lettering ‘ARP Cheshire Corps Of Air Raid Wardens Eddisbury Division Divisional Chief Warden’s Office’ . A nice home front collector’s item. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15703:12 £275.00 |
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