Second World War ARP First Aider Jacket

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H. Leaning & Co. Ltd: Maker
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Description
Second World War ARP First Aider Jacket. Jacket is made from navy blue wool with a collar, chest pockets and belt. Badges are sewn onto the pockets and read: "Red Cross Society" surrounding a Red Cross emblem on one side and "CD" underneath a gold crown on the other.
Collection Type
Objects
Media/Materials
Fibre/Wool
History
In 1935, the British Government set up a special air raid precautions department to deal with the possible side effects of aerial warfare. By 1938, the Red Cross had 2,479 instructors trained in air raid precautions (ARP).
Catalogue Number
3319/1

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H. Leaning & Co. Ltd

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