Sailor whirligig - detail of head
This whirligig, a sailor, is made of painted pine and iron. The naval rating wears a traditional blue-and-white uniform with a flat sailor's hat. Whirligigs are hand-carved and painted articulated weathervanes, ...
Sailor whirligig - side
This whirligig, a sailor, is made of painted pine and iron. The naval rating wears a traditional blue-and-white uniform with a flat sailor's hat. Whirligigs are hand-carved and painted articulated weathervanes, ...
Scabbard
This is a dark brown leather scabbard. On the reverse side of the scabbard the seam does not join and the cover curves towards one end.
Scabbard
A metal scabbard tapering to a finial at the tip. Just before the mouth is a metal loop. The top edge of the scabbard is straight and the bottom is curved.
Scarf
This is a grey, green and burgundy striped scarf with a Women's Voluntary Service label.
Scrapbook
A scrapbook of cuttings relating to the Second World War, thought to have been compiled by Reginald Thomas Lamsdale. Some of the cuttings are loose, 1939-1945.
Second Warwick Militia Badge
Metal badge of the Second Warwick Militia featuring a leopard's head. There is a heart shaped metal ribbon attached with forget-me-nots at the top and an inscription around the ribbon. According to regulations, ...
Second World War Air Raid Leaflet
This is a folded blue paper leaflet, with black printing. It discusses air raid warnings, evacuations, food supplies and lighting restrictions. The leaflet dates from the 4th September 1939.
Second World War Air Raid Leaflet
Air Raid Precautions Handbook No.6
A paper-back booklet with a blue cover and black printing. It gives information on the precautions to be taken by factories and businesses against air raids. Her Majesty's ...
Second World War Air Raid Leaflet
This is a paper-back booklet that dates from the Second World War, 1939-1945. It contains information on how to protect homes against air raids. It has a stained cover with a crest at the top.
Second World War Air Raid Leaflet
A paper booklet issued by the Ministry of Home Security during the Second World War, 1939-1945. It contains information on how to protect homes against air raids.
Second World War Bronze Star Medal
This is a bronze star medal with a dark blue, red and light blue coloured ribbon, c.1939 -1945.
Second World War Medal
A silver medal bearing a portrait of George VI, with a red, blue and white coloured ribbon attached, c.1939-1945. It was awarded to Flight Sergeant Edward Freeman who was an observer with the coastal ...
Second World War Poster
A propaganda poster featuring a European map showing Germany's intentions, 1939.
Second World War Poster
A colour poster from London. It warns citizens to be prepared for war. There is a woman and child depicted at the top of the poster. The caption reads 'The More We're All/ Prepared/ The Safer/ They Will ...
Second World War Poster Regarding Gas Masks
This is a poster warning people to carry their gas masks with them at all times. The poster is printed on white paper with red printing, c.1939.
Sergeant A. Charman, D.C.M. Hero of Mons Retreat
Portrait of Sergeant A. Charman, D.C.M. Royal Warwickshire Regiment known as The Hero of Mons Retreat. The D.C.M. was awarded - " For conspicuous good service at a critical moment, whereby he was mainly ...
Sergeant Of The 42nd Royal Highlanders (The Black Watch)
John Burnett (fl. 1815-1862) A Sergeant Of The 42nd Royal Highlanders (The Black Watch) Pencil and watercolour on paper 365mm x 270mm A Scottish soldier stands beside a stone which bears the engraving ...