Accessory - ARMBANDS, c.WWII

Historical information

ARP stands for Air Raid Precautions. Wardens in the United Kingdom during WWII wore these bands & were responsible for enforcing blackouts, directing civilians to air raid shelters & managing air raid sirens.

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF.
Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.

Physical description

.1) White calico arm band secured with white elastic ARP printed in black on band.
.2) Navy felt arm band secured with black elastic. ARP printed on black on band.

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