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A cardboard "Civil Defence Stirrup Pump Here" sign. I'm not exactly sure of the age of this, but I think wartime. More frequently seen are the red letters on white enamel signs with "STIRRUP PUMP KEPT HERE". These were usually fixed on external walls and used by Fire Guards and Street Fire Parties. This cardboard example could have been hung in a window,  Civil Defence Stirrup Pump Here Sign
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This interesting plaque appeared on eBay. The 7" x 8" wooden plaque features the warden's lamp, helmet, rattle and whistle. The sector designation is for "T Post" and I have seen a few styles of these plaques over the years (almost all include a variety of the warden's daily tools of trade). It has the look of an original item and the paint appears to have the aged look for an item that is now 80+ years old. Without provenance though, it's impossible to tell if it is a genuine article. Wardens' Posts were generally numbered within a Sector but I have seen original photos with lettered posts.  Post T ARP Wardens' Post Plaque A very rare survivor is this "GAS CLEANSINF FACILITIES HERE" sign from Orpington Urban District Council. As can be seen from the details to the reverse, the sign was to be placed in a householder's window following the sounding of a gas alert (the gas rattle). This would allow wardens and other CD personnel to take casualties exposed to gas bombs to that location to receive treatment. Images courtesy of Nick Wall.
Highly sought after by collectors, ARP signage always reaches good price points at auction. The below 9" x 9" example of an ARP WARDENS' POST enamel sign is up for grabs in early August in Suffolk. Estimate is £70-£90 but I think that way below what it will achieve on the day.  WW2 ARP Wardens' Post Enamel Sign A bronze Air Raid Warden nameplate sign with the makers details still on the reverse. Interesting to see the label still in situ and how the sign should be cleaned - by avoiding metal polish...  Bronze Air Raid Warden Nameplate Sign by Butler Jones Ltd  Bronze Air Raid Warden Nameplate Sign by Butler Jones Ltd (Rear)  Bronze Air Raid Warden Nameplate Sign by Butler Jones Ltd (Label Detail) |
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