​WW2 Civil Defence Uniforms, Insignia, Helmets & Equipment is an extensive resource covering all aspects of the British ARP and Civil Defence General Services during the second world war. 

Uniforms

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.

Badges & Insignia

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

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

Equipment

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

Fire Guard

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

WW2 Civil Defence Blog

The WW2 Civil Defence Blog is regularly updated with interesting items related to Air Raid Precautions and the Civil Defence General Services during the second world war. Includes original photos, badges, uniforms, documents and other items related to the home front.

Photographs

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

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.
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