WW2 Civil Defence Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment is an extensive resource covering the uniforms, insignia and badges, helmet markings and personal equipment used by British Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Wardens, the Civil Defence Services and the Fire Guard & Fire Watchers service during the second world war. Included are photographs of original items and a regularly updated blog. It's a work in progress and new material is added as it comes to light, is shared by collectors or found online. 

Also included are a number of resources including information about books, uniform sizes and pattern numbers, the incredibly useful ARP Memo No. 17 from 1944 and a buyers' guide.

​I'm always keen to hear from WW2 re-enactors, collectors and historians regarding the information displayed on this site. Please contact me about additions, corrections or amendments. I am happy to add photos of badges, period photos, re-enactors photos and original WW2 items you may have. Use the contact page to drop me a line.

​Not covered here are the WW2 fire services (AFS/NFS), National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee (NARPAC) or Police services. Nor is the training, organisation and structure of the Air Raid Wardens' Service, Fire Guard and Civil Defence Services during the war.

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Uniforms ☞

Pre-war Civil Defence is the Business of the Citizen hoarding
on Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Square, London