WW2 Civil Defence Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment
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    • Greatcoats
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    • Beret / Cap Badges
    • Area Markings
    • Shoulder Titles / Flashes
    • War Service Chevrons
    • Armbands
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    • 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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ARP / Civil Defence Warden Wearing Full Gas Protection Suit

11/21/2019

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A warden poses in his garden wearing the full gas protective suit. Issued to those involved in dealing with gas and chemical attacks the oilskin plus gas mask and Wellington boots were the only protection against the effects of the various gases. The gas rattle was used to inform the general population that a gas attack had occurred. 
ARP / Civil Defence Warden Wearing Full Gas Protection Suit
ARP / Civil Defence Warden Wearing Full Gas Protection Suit
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Pair of "Joseph Lucas Ltd" "No. 68 A.R.P." Bicycle Lamps

11/16/2019

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A lovely original mint condition pair of Joseph Lucas Ltd No. 68 A.R.P. Bicycle Lamps. Hooded at the front to reduce light exposure. Almost impossible to get batteries to fit these particular model but modern 3D printed inserts can be bought on eBay. These slide into the body and take AA batteries. More lamps and torches
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WW2 Ambulance Party Leader Helmet - White-Cooper, London

11/15/2019

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A member of the Facebook group related to this site sent these photos and this very interesting research about this Party Leader Ambulance helmet: "Every now and then you get a little gem this helmet came with the address carefully written inside along with the name White-Cooper. Rupert Charles White-Cooper won the MC in the First World War with the Manchesters, he became a well known Architect dying in 1970. His wife Mary gained a pilot's licence in 1939. Who's was the helmet we may never know but they both lived at 38 Addison Avenue Holland Park London."
WW2 Ambulance Party Leader Helmet
WW2 Ambulance Party Leader Helmet
WW2 Ambulance Party Leader Helmet - White-Cooper and address
WW2 Ambulance Party Leader Helmet - White-Cooper and address
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WW2 Gas Mask Exercise, Kingston upon Thames

11/14/2019

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A photo from LIFE that shows a gas mask exercise taking place in Kingston upon Thames. It appears tear gas was used to ensure people did indeed use their gas mask during the event. Love the name of the shop in the background - Coronation Tuck Shop.
WW2 Gas Mask Exercise, Kingston upon Thames
WW2 Gas Mask Exercise, Kingston upon Thames
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LCC Ambulance Drivers Relax With Eye Masks, 1940

11/13/2019

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An image from Getty that I had not come across before. Although undoubtedly a staged photo, the notes for the photo say: "20th January 1940: Ambulance drivers often suffer eye strain from having to drive through the blackout. These eye masks saturated with eye lotion help to ease their discomfort in moments of relaxation." Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images
LCC Ambulance Drivers Relax With Eye Masks, 1940
LCC Ambulance Drivers Relax With Eye Masks, 1940
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Remembrance Day 1939

11/11/2019

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A photo of two wardens at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph in London 1939. The gentleman on the left has a gas curtain attached to his helmet.
Remembrance Day 1939
Remembrance Day 1939
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WW2 ARP Gas Mask Container

11/10/2019

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For keeping a gas mask safe at home a number of manufacturers made tins for the general public. The blow is a fine example of such a tin.
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WW2 Civil Defence Celluloid And Metal Matchbox Cover

11/8/2019

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Matchbox covers for various home front services were made during the war. This one is for the Civil Defence services but HG (Home Guard), AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) as well as previous blogged ARP were sold. I do not know anything about the companies responsible for making these, but if you do, please share more.
WW2 Civil Defence Matchbox Cover (Front)
WW2 Civil Defence Matchbox Cover (Front)
WW2 Civil Defence Matchbox Cover (Spine)
WW2 Civil Defence Matchbox Cover (Spine)
WW2 Civil Defence Matchbox Cover (Rear)
WW2 Civil Defence Matchbox Cover (Rear)
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More Reproduction GWR ARP (Great Western Railway) Armbands Passed Off As WW2

11/5/2019

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More reproduction GWR ARP armbands are appearing on eBay that are being sold as WW2 originals. These were made for members of a vintage steam railway. They are good repductions but are not original. As ever, caveat emptor...
Reproduction GWR ARP armbands
Reproduction GWR ARP armbands
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WW2 Walsall ARP Appointment Card

11/2/2019

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An appointment card for the Borough of Walsall in the Midlands. The bearer's name has been written in an almost Tolkienesque font, most unusual.
WW2 Walsall ARP Appointment Card
WW2 Walsall ARP Appointment Card
WW2 Walsall ARP Appointment Card (Cover)
WW2 Walsall ARP Appointment Card (Cover)
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