Description
Home Guard armband belonging to Harry Stewart who served in the Home Guard during the Second World War.
Year created
1940
Physical Characteristics (Dimensions)
19.8 cm x 8.8 cm
Physical Characteristics (Description)
Brown cloth armband with the words “HOME GUARD” printed on it
Supporting Information
The Home Guard was an armed citizen militia supporting the Army during the Second World War; it was operational from 1940-1944.
Donor or Creator of Records
Audrey Sides (daughter of George Henry Stewart)
Provenance
Stewart Family archive
Nature of Acquisition
Gift
Accession Date
September 2019
Access Conditions
Contact Archive Manager
Reference
4024/PEO/GHS