Uniforms

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Detailed information on the uniforms worn by British Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Wardens, the Civil Defence Services, nurses and the WVS during the second world war.

Uniforms

Badges & Insignia

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Descriptions of the badges and insignia worn on Civil Defence uniforms between 1939 to 1945.
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BADGES & INSIGNIA

Helmets

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Analysis of the various helmets worn and the helmet markings found on Civil Defence, ARP and other home front helmets.

HELMETS

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Equipment

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Civil Defence equipment including the types of gas mask issued, gas detection devices, air raid sirens, torches, bells, rattles, goggles and first aid kits.

EQUIPMENT

Fire Guard

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History of the Fire Guard - the largest British volunteer organisation during the war - as well as Fire Watchers and Supplementary & Street Fire Parties (SFP).

FIRE GUARD

WW2 Civil Defence Blog

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The WW2 Civil Defence Blog is regularly updated with interesting items related to Air Raid Precautions and the Civil Defence General Services. Includes original photos, insignia and badges, uniforms, documents and other items related to the British Home Front.

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Photographs

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A selection of original world war two photos of various Civil Defence personnel and also a gallery of re-enactors photographs from events across the UK.

Resources

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A collection of resources relating to books, uniform sizes and pattern numbers, plus the incredibly useful ARP Memo No. 17 from 1944 and a buyers' guide.

​​​I'm always keen to hear from WW2 collectors, historians and re-enactors regarding the information displayed on this site.

Please contact me to add photos of badges and original second world war ARP and Civil Defence items you own.