Set of models illustrating the work undertaken by British Red Cross Civil Defence volunteers
Production date
Circa 1960s
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Description
Set of models illustrating the work undertaken by British Red Cross Civil Defence volunteers. Includes building parts, sandbags, 29 figures in British Red Cross, Civil Defence and Army uniforms, and equipment.
Collection Type
Objects
Production Place
History
In 1949 the Ministry of Defence asked the British Red Cross to provide volunteers for the Civil Defence Service. The British Red Cross began to train many of its volunteers in Civil Defence using handbooks and pamphlets produced by the Home Office. Volunteers were trained in first aid and rescue, different types of warfare, and welfare subjects such as evacuation and emergency feeding. These models were used in training courses.
Catalogue Number
2144/1
Associated Person and Role
Used By: Civil Defence HQ
Associated Place
Associated Date
1960-1969
Subject Date
1960s
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