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A very rare window sign for a "WVS Civil Defence House". According to the WVS Report on Ten Years Work, WVS Aid Houses were, when requested by the authorities, earmarked for the emergency reception and treatment for casualties, and staffed by WVS under qualified supervision. There were a large number of such houses in the coastal towns. The last sentence suggests they were needed in those coastal towns which suffered "tip and run" raids where lone or small groups of Luftwaffe fighter bombers attacked British towns. I am indebted to a long-time contributor for the details above.  WVS House Civil Defence Window Sign
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An item I had not come across until now. This brass plaque, measuring approximately. 9" in diameter, features a lady wearing a helmet with barrage balloons in the background. It has "ARP" and "1939" inscribed at the bottom. There is a name inscribed on the side, which I believe says "Peri". This could be Peter László Péri (1899–1967), a renowned Hungarian-British artist known for his avant-garde work, pioneering use of concrete in sculpture and architectural reliefs, and his significant post-war contributions to public art in Britain.  ARP 1939 Brass Plaque by Peri A design of an Air Raid Warden sign that's not encountered very often. This square, blue-on-white enamelling features the ARP logo and 'Air Raid Warden' text. So many enamel signs are being reproduced these days (see this blog about green signs).  Air Raid Warden Blue on White Enamel Sign Original or Reproduction? There was a J. W. and C. J. Phillips Ltd., based near Cannon Street, London... Answers on a postcard only addressed to: Smelted Coke Cans Competition 201 Wood Lane London W12 7TQ  Air Raid Warden Plaque - original or copy?  Air Raid Warden Plaque - original or copy (rear)?  Air Raid Warden Plaque - original or copy (maker)? 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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