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Examples of the enamel signage from the war are avidly collected. This 12" by 8" 'ARP Water Supply Point' example recently sold on eBay for £450.  ARP Water Supply Point Enamel Sign
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A rare survivor is this glass front for an illuminated Air Raid Shelter. The black wooden box is a later addition. Sold on eBay in March 2025 for just over £400.  Illuminated Air Raid Shelter sign  Illuminated Air Raid Shelter sign box  Illuminated Raid Shelter sign detail Original second world war enamel signs are avidly collected and the below example was sold on eBay for £425 (including shipping).  ARP Stirrup Pump Kept Here Enamel Sign A cardboard "Civil Defence Stirrup Pump Here" sign. I'm not exactly sure of the age of this, but I think wartime. More frequently seen are the red letters on white enamel signs with "STIRRUP PUMP KEPT HERE". These were usually fixed on external walls and used by Fire Guards and Street Fire Parties. This cardboard example could have been hung in a window,  Civil Defence Stirrup Pump Here Sign This interesting plaque appeared on eBay. The 7" x 8" wooden plaque features the warden's lamp, helmet, rattle and whistle. The sector designation is for "T Post" and I have seen a few styles of these plaques over the years (almost all include a variety of the warden's daily tools of trade). It has the look of an original item and the paint appears to have the aged look for an item that is now 80+ years old. Without provenance though, it's impossible to tell if it is a genuine article. Wardens' Posts were generally numbered within a Sector but I have seen original photos with lettered posts.  Post T ARP Wardens' Post Plaque |
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