Civil Defence Leaflet
This is a Civil Defence Leaflet. It provides information regarding what would happen if war was to break out, July 1939.
Civil Defence Leaflet
This is a Civil Defence Leaflet. It provides instructions on how to use a gas mask, July 1939.
Civil Defence Leaflet
This is a Civil Defence Leaflet. It provides information regarding how to fight fires caused by incendiary bombs, August 1939.
Civil Defence Leaflet
This is a Civil Defence Leaflet. It provides information regarding evacuations, July 1939.
Civil Defence Long Service Medal
Civil Defence Long Service medal that belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath on 13 May 1902. He moved to Leamington Spa in 1929. In 1938 he qualified as an Air Raid Precautions ...
Civil Defence Long Service Medal Box
Presentation box for the Civil Defence Long Service medal that belonged to Arthur James Smith. The box is blue with a satin lining, which is printed with the Royal Mint coat of arms. Arthur James Smith ...
Civil Defence Long Service Ribbon
Civil Defence Long Service ribbon. The ribbon is blue with yellow, red and green stripes. It belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath on 13 May 1902. He moved to Leamington ...
Civil Defence Manual
A collection of booklets in a folder forming the Civil Defence manual from 1949-1956. The manual was used by Ruth Gibbs of Leamington Spa.
Civil Defence Message
Message 14099 issued by the Civil Defence Corps on 28th December 1951. The notice gives information about recruitment for the Civil Defence Corps and the Auxiliary fire service.
Decontamination Badge
Dark blue felt decontamination badge, embroidered with gold coloured thread. It belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath on 13 May 1902. He moved to Leamington Spa in 1929. ...
Defence Medal
The Defence Medal was awarded for non-operational service during the Second World War. Those in receipt of the medal were: service personnel working in headquarters, on training bases and airfields, and ...
Defence Medal Box
Box for The Defence Medal. Cardboard box addressed to Mr A. J. Smith, 52 Alexandra Rd, Leamington Spa. The Home Office return address is printed on the reverse. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath on ...
Fire Watcher Badge
Small brass Fire Watcher badge in the shape of a phoenix rising from the flames. It belonged to Arthur James Smith. There is a blue enamel scroll at the base of the badge stamped with "FIRE WATCHER". ...
Instructions
Instructions for using the Civil Defence Corps Real Paint transfer. It is printed in blue ink on glossy paper. The transfer and instructions belonged to Arthure James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born ...
Instructions
Printed instructions on how to wear a military ribbon. The instructions accompany the Civil Defence Long Service Ribbon that belonged to Arthur James Smith. The instructions are printed on cream coloured ...
Instructor Badge
Dark blue felt instructor badge. The badge is rectangular and is embroidered in gold coloured thread with "INSTRUCTOR". It belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath on 13 May ...
Letter - Civil Defence Rest Centre Instructors Pilot Course
A letter sent to Ruth Gibbs on 24th September 1951. The letter is from the County Civil Defence Offices, Warwickshire, and contains information about a Rest Centre Instructors 'Pilot' course. An attachment ...
Much Park Street Bomb Damage
Two Air Raid Precaution Wardens stand next to a car in a bomb crater.