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1942, Document
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20995
Title
Receipt for A.R.P. badge
Description
A printed receipt for the members of the Edinburgh Air Raid Precautions Scheme (A.R.P.) to confirm receipt of, and responsibility for a badge. The form contains blank lines for the air warden to sign and put their address and date. There is a box to be stamped for official use.
Date
1942
Type
Document
Location
Edinburgh City Archives
During the Second World War badges were issued to volunteers who completed their training as Air Raid Precaution volunteers. There were over one and a half million A.R.P. wardens in Britain. Their job was to help people reach air raid shelters, assist during an emergency, and to supervise the blackout.
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