Lot 174
Home Front, ARP Uniform, Beret, Steel Helmet, Warden Report Form Book, and Two Diaries












The Militaria Sale - Featuring The Collection of John Brunsden | M24002
Auction: 8 August 2024 at 14:00 BST
£384
Description
A superb Rare and Complete Home Front, ARP Uniform, Beret, Steel Helmet, Warden Report Form Book, and Two completed Diaries from the 3rd of September 1939 to the to the 29th of December 1944- , also his ARP whistle and other paperwork. Attributed to Warden A. Moss, Post A.3, Hoole, Chester
Footnote
Extract Warden's Diary 1 - 28th August 1940 - "Sirens 10.25pm. patrolled street and entries - told 29 again about bedroom light - heavy and constant gunfire and bomb explosions - many planes over - numerous fires in distance. Incendiary bombs dropped outside Vicarage in Clare Avenue, in Canadian Avenue at St James's Hospital. Delayed Action Bomb between Vivian Terrace and railway, Vivian Terrace evacuated, school closed tomorrow! - All Clear 2.52am"












