Original WW2 A.R.P. Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of Barr St Hockley Birmingham with Chain

Here on offer is an original WW2 A.R.P. whistle by J. Hudson & Co., Barr St, Hockley, Birmingham.

This seems to be one of the four types that J. Hudson made, this one having the body of their metropolitan whistle.

It still retains its original long linked metal chain, which is now missing its end clip. The chain looks to have been made from a nickel silver alloy a...  read more

Code: 52071

WW2 GVIR Gilt & Enamel Kings Crown Royal Army Service Corps ‘Good Luck’ Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a lovely detailed example of a gilt metal and enamel Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) sweetheart brooch, from the WW2 period as it displays the Kings Crown and GVIR cypher.

The brooch has been made in the shape of a horseshoe, with the words ‘GOOD LUCK’ around the bottom edge.

The centre displays a detailed RSAC gilt and enamel badge emblem, with th...  read more

Code: 50061

Impressive WW2 Trench Art Chrome Plated Brass Model of an RAF Handley Page HP52 Hampden

Here on offer is a rare and impressive example of a WW2 Trench Art chrome plated brass model of a RAF HP52 Handley Page Hampden, twin engined medium bomber.

The model is a one piece solid brass casting and it retains most of its bright chrome plating finish. There is just wear to the plating on top of the engine cowlings and on base along with the three retracted undercarriage wh...  read more

Code: 51997

Impressive WW2 Period Perspex RAF Cap Badge Style Sweetheart Pendant

Here on offer is a really impressive handmade WW2 Perspex RAF “cap badge” style sweetheart pendant.

This pendant was made from a section of Perspex from the canopy of a damaged WW2 RAF aircraft.

This large pendant has been made to look exactly like a RAF “crested” cap badge of the period, with the spread winged eagle set against a ring, topped with a Kings Crown. ...  read more

Code: 51988

Genuine WW2 Period RAF Perspex Sweetheart Pendant

Here on offer is a hand made example of a WW2 RAF Perspex sweetheart pendant.

I believe this pendant was made from a small four sided, pointed tip section of Perspex from the canopy of a damaged WW2 period RAF aircraft.

Then the cut-out Crown and Eagle from a RAF Officers brass button have been inserted into the Perspex.

It is in great original condi...  read more

Code: 51985

WW2 Italian POW made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Depicting a Horse and Dog

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium trench art cigarette case.

I have been told that these cigarette cases were made by Italian POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2. Apparently, these were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POWs.

The cases were made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft from...  read more

Code: 51876

Genuine WW2 British Economy Plastic Labour Pioneer Corps Cap Badge by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall

Here on offer is fine example of a genuine WW2 Labour Pioneer Corps plastic economy issue cap badge made by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.

This black plastic example is in excellent condition and has the makers details of A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall, in raised lettering on the reverse.

It retains its original foldable flat brass fitting prongs on the reverse.
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Code: 51844

Genuine WW2 ATS Auxiliary Territorial Service Plastic Economy Issue Cap Badge by Jarrett, Rainsford and Laughton Ltd, of Birmingham

Here on offer is fine example of a genuine WW2 ATS Auxiliary Territorial Service plastic economy issue cap badge made by Jarrett, Rainsford and Laughton Ltd, of Birmingham.

This black plastic example is in excellent condition and has the makers details of “JR&L Ltd B’Ham” in raised lettering on the plastic slider on the reverse.

It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) by 1.4” (3....  read more

Code: 51843

WW2 Trench Art French 25mm Flare Cartridge Brass Petrol Table Lighter

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 trench art brass petrol table lighter.

I believe the top and bottom cylindrical case sections are made from a WW2 French 25mm flare cartridge case that have been mounted on a stepped square brass base.

The top section sits over the inner section, covering the wick and flint wheel.

To gain access to the flint and to ...  read more

Code: 51838

Scarce WW2 Period WINGS FOR VICTORY - Birmingham - Fundraising Tin & Card Badge

Here on offer is a scarce original WW2 period
WINGS FOR VICTORY, tin badge that relates to the WW2 Birmingham fundraising campaign.

These badges where sold to raise funds for aircraft during WW2 and would depict the names of the various towns that were involved.

It depicts the image of a RAF Halifax Bomber aircraft on a RAF roundel, printed on card and set i...  read more

Code: 51835