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I've come across this 'M A.R.P.' label a few times over the years. This one is stuck to the lid of a first aid box. I assumed it was a respirator label for size medium, but I wonder why it was stuck on the lid. I've not seen an S or L label, they may exist, so if you know more please drop me a line. UPDATE: a photo showing another M label from Holland County Council in Lincolnshire is shown below.  A label with M A.R.P. stuck to the lid of a WW2 first aid box.  Holland County Council label with size M label
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A lovely condition St. Pancras Borough Council (S.P.B.C.) black ARP warden's helmet recently sold on the US version of eBay (it was located in Jackson, Tennessee). The waterslide transfer was in great condition, as was the liner and chinstrap. It sold for just over £200 plus shipping. The coat of arms features the figure of St. Pancras standing on top of a knight's helmet. The two red roses and crossed swords on a yellow field represent the dean and chapter of St. Paul's Cathedral. The black and white saltire shield features elements taken from the arms of historical landowners of the borough: the Dukes of Bedford's scallop shells and the Marquess Camden's elephants' heads. The motto in the scroll is "With Wisdom And Courage".  St. Pancras Borough Council (S.P.B.C.) Black ARP Warden's Helmet  S.P.B.C. (St. Pancras Borough Council) ARP helmet waterslide transfer This armband recently sold on the tat bazaar. Appears to be an original, unissued Air Raid Warden example with the ARP emblem. Tied to the upper arm with the tapes sewn to either side.  Air Raid Warden Armband There are many examples of the Civil Defence 'rainbow' armlet/armband with the individual letters and rainbow having been embroidered with 'old gold'-coloured thread (for example, this excellent version). Not so often seen is the SFP (Supplementary Fire Party) letters on an armband being embroidered. The example below appears on the type of armband that the printing method makes the area around the letters quite stiff (see this blog about the SFP armband variations). Image courtesy of a long-time contributor to this blog.  Embroidered SFP (Supplementary Fire Party) Armband Document and armband issued to Winifride Duncan in the Brighton area as a member of a Meals Service. The Meals Service was set up in December 1940 as part of the Brighton Civil Defence Meals Service. The scheme provided communal feeding centres and emergency kitchens. These facilities could produce approximately 1,000 meals per day. Duncan was also a member of a WVS Relief Kitchen. I am indebted to a regular contributor to the website for the images shown.  ID card for a member of Brighton's Meals Service  Brighton's Meals Service armband |
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