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WW2 Warden's Household Register A.R.P./W/2

8/22/2021

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Interesting Warden's Household Register from the County of Warwick. Going by the A.R.P./W/2 notation on the cover I assume these were issued nationwide but they appear to be quite scarce. A warden's sector would cover a few streets and the details of the households in the sector would be noted down (there is also space for detailing the issue of respirators). Following an air raid incident it would be used to find out how many people were to be expected to be found at each address.
Warden's Household Register Front
Warden's Household Register Front
Warden's Household Register Sector
Warden's Household Register Sector
Warden's Household Register Details
Warden's Household Register Details
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Fake WW2 Fire Guard / ARP / Civil Defence Helmet Visor

8/12/2021

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Currently doing the rounds are these fake helmet visors. Several have appeared on the tat bazaar this year. Usually they are extremely rare items to find. They are often attached to Zuckerman helmets but this sale has one on a warden's helmet. The usual dodgy sellers are flogging these items and they have all the hallmarks (the acid-dip staining being the prime forger's trademark) of the fake First World War tank crew visors.

Prices have been ridiculous on eBay and people are being regularly fleeced. Please do your research, join a few forums or Facebook groups to get up to date regarding a whole host of military fakes and forgeries.
Fake WW2 Fire Guard Helmet Visor Front
Fake WW2 Fire Guard Helmet Visor Front
Fake WW2 Fire Guard Helmet Visor Side
Fake WW2 Fire Guard Helmet Visor Side
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WW2 Helmet With Civil Defence Rainbow Markings

8/9/2021

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A rare showing of the Civil Defence rainbow (more often seen on the armbands) on a WW2 helmet.
WW2 Helmet With Civil Defence Rainbow Markings
WW2 Helmet With Civil Defence Rainbow Markings
WW2 Helmet With Civil Defence Rainbow Markings Liner
WW2 Helmet With Civil Defence Rainbow Markings Liner
WW2 Helmet With Civil Defence Rainbow Markings Liner Detail
WW2 Helmet With Civil Defence Rainbow Markings Liner Detail
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Yellow Enamel Air Raid Wardens' Post Sign

8/7/2021

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Currently up for sale on eBay is this enamel sign. There are quite a number of designs made during the war but these yellow ones appear to be particularly scarce.
Yellow Enamel Air Raid Wardens' Post Sign
Yellow Enamel Air Raid Wardens' Post Sign
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Cumberland Badges - Information Sought

8/3/2021

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These Cumberland badges would appear to have similar colours to insignia issued by the Civil Defence Services during WW2 and the later Civil Defence Corps. Several numbered versions are in evidence but to date no definite identification has been found. They may of course have nothing to do with Civil defence. If you happen to know more, please contact me.
Unknown Cumberland badges
Unknown Cumberland badges
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  • Uniforms
    • Bluette Overalls
    • ARP Wrapover Overalls
    • Tunic, Slacks & Skirt
    • ARP Wardens' Coat
    • Battledress & Trousers
    • Greatcoats
    • Ambulance Uniforms
    • Nursing Uniforms
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    • Footwear & Gaiters
    • ARP & CD Buttons
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    • Rank Badges
    • Breast Badges
    • Beret / Cap Badges
    • Area Markings
    • Shoulder Titles / Flashes
    • War Service Chevrons
    • Armbands
    • ARP Instructors' Badges
    • Incident Officer
    • Bomb Reconnaissance
    • Wound Stripes
    • ARP Whistle & Lanyards
    • Lapel Badges
    • Medals & Ribbons
    • Civil Defence Reserve
    • Miscellaneous ARP
  • Equipment
    • Documentation
    • First Aid
    • Gas Air Raid Warning
    • Hand-Cranked Air Raid Sirens
    • Fire Tackling
    • Anti-Gas Equipment
    • Rescue Equipment
    • Goggles
    • Lamps & Torches
    • Respirators (Gas masks)
    • ARP Penknife
    • ARP Water Bottle
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