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87 GERMANY IN WWII German Swords of WWII: A Photographic Reference ThomasM.Johnson.This threevolume sword series has been designed to aid not only the beginning collector, but also the seasoned advanced collector and specialist. The series is a study of a culture and the crafts that actually produced the blades, as well as being a manual in the art of collecting them. Within these books one finds the historical background, the manu- facturing techniques, constructional information, the actual basic patterns, variations and rarities, and a whole host of details. Vol. 1: Army Size:9"x12"•400color/bwphotos•304pp. ISBN:0-7643-2432-2•hard•$79.95 Vol. 2: Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, SA, SS Size:9"x12"•400color/bwphotos•304pp. ISBN:0-7643-2433-0•hard•$79.95 Vol. 3: DLV, Diplomats, Customs, Police and Fire, Justice, Mining, Railway, Misc. Size:9"x12"•400color/bwphotos•336pp. ISBN:0-7643-2434-9•hard•$79.95 German Army Shoulder Straps and Boards 1933-45 Suter & Suter. A guide to construc- tion methods, materials, types and styles of embroidery and metal devices, as well as the identification of branch and unit. Detailed charts identify unit affiliation of Gothic letters, Latin letters, Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, and Symbolic Devices. Contains over 1,000 color photos of straps and boards, as well as other insignia Size:9"x12"•1000color/bwphotos•264pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4037-6•hard•$89.99 The Third Reich Bravery and Merit Decoration for Eastern Peoples Rolf Michaelis. This book is a rare look at a little known Third Reich badge awarded to volunteers from the occupied eastern territories who served in various German formations. Very rare examples of actual badges, award documents and soldbuchs, and never before seen war era images are presented here. Size:7"x10"•49bwphotos•52pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4803-7•hard•$19.99 The German Tank Destruction Badge in WWII Rolf Michaelis. This book provides a concise account of Tank Destruction Badge, and the close-range combating of tanks. In addition to a description of the special badge and the most commonly used weapons, it includes operational accounts by recip- ients of the badge. Size:7"x10"•90color/bwphotos•60pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4052-9•hard•$19.99 The German Anti-partisan Badge in WWII Rolf Michaelis. Those German soldiers and police members who fought against the partisans were qualified to receive the anti-partisan badge. This concise book discusses the award’s three grades and includes rare documents and war-era photographs. Size:7"x10"•24bwphotos•40pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4260-8•hard•$19.99 Assault Badges of the German Army in World War II Rolf Michaelis. The German assault badges in their various grades were awarded for participation in specific numbers of combat assaults. This concise book discusses the award’s various types and grades and includes rare documents and war-era photographs. Size:7"x10"•61bwphotos•56pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4257-8•hard•$19.99 Close Combat Clasps of the German Army in World War II Rolf Michaelis. In 1942 the Wehrmacht established the Close Combat Badge in three grades, and it was awarded to those after a specific number of battles. This concise book discusses the award’s various grades and includes rare documents and war-era photographs. Size:7"x10"•50bwphotos•56pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4258-5•hard•$19.99 German Wound Badges in World War II Rolf Michaelis. The Wound Badge was awarded in three grades depending on the number and/or type of injuries in wartime. This concise book discusses the award’s various grades and includes rare documents and war-era photographs. Size:7"x10"•63bwphotos•56pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4259-2•hard•$19.99 The German Sniper Badge 1944-45 Rolf Michaelis. Hitler created the Sniper Badge on August 20, 1944, to impel soldiers to train and be used as snipers. Thus the strategic importance of single combat was stressed in highly stylized propaganda. In this concise history, this badge, as well as the actions of German snipers, is examined and includes color images of badges, weapons, awards, soldbuchs, and war era photos. Size:7"x10"•60color/bwphotos•60pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4032-1•hard•$19.99 German Military Ribbon Bars 1914-57 Mark Hayden. Drawing on many resources from around the world, his own collection, and with many unpublished photos from 1914-1957, author Mark Hayden exam- ines German ribbon bars from WWI, the inter-war years, WWII and finally those worn by veterans in the reconstituted Bundeswehr of 1957. Size:6"x9"•80color/bwphotos•72pp. ISBN:0-7643-1206-5•soft•$19.95 Third Reich Warrant Discs 1934-45 Don Bible. Warrant discs were used in Germany for police identification. This book is geared to both the beginning and the most advanced and knowledgeable collectors. The large format, full color photos of German police warrant discs show details of the features of both rare original discs and recent counterfeit pieces. This book is without equal in this esoteric field of collecting. Size:8.5"x11"•90colorphotos•48pp. ISBN:0-7643-1429-7•soft•$19.95 German Military Travel Papers of the Second World War Matt DiPalma. During World War II, the German armed forces thrived on travel paperwork, officialformsusedtomovetroopsfromoneendofthe ThirdReichtoanother.Thiswork,auniquecollectionof originalpaperworkbycollectorandartistMattDiPalma, isthemostthoroughcollectionoftravelephemerafrom NaziGermanyassembled todate. Size:8.5"x11"•569color images•288pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5086-3•hard•$59.99 The SS Totenkopf Ring: An Illustrated History from Munich to Nuremberg Craig Gottlieb. Draws on a body of over 200 examples to document currently believed notions about the ring and offering never before seenphotosanddocuments.Alsocoveredaredesignback- ground,constructiontechniques,andan in-depthanalysis of the physical characteristics of rings, sections on award documentsandframes,ringshippingboxes,andprovides manynever-before-seenphotographsof rings inwear. Size:6"x9"•200color/bwphotos•176pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3094-0•hard•$59.99 Allach Porcelain 1936-45 Dennis R. Porell. For the first time, the brief nine-year history of SS Allach Porcelain, the infamous nazi run porcelain factory, is presented in this new two-volume reference. Explored in detail is the fascinating array of sculptures made by Allach, and also the historical significance as to why each category of porcelain was established. Vol. 1 : Political Figures, Moriskens, Plaques, Presentation Plates, Candleholders, Specialty Pieces, Germanic Ceramics, Ceramics. Size:9"x12"•300color/bwphotos•240pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3530-3•hard•$99.99 Vol. 2 : Historical Military Figures, Peasants, Figu- rines, Animals, Vases, Dinnerware, Misc. Size:9"x12"•300color/bwphotos•240pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3531-0•hard•$99.99 Sport and the Third Reich: History, Uniforms, Insignia, and Awards Rob Newbrough. This set represents the first comprehensive attempt at examining the association of sport with the Third Reich. History, uniforms, insignia, awards, and manyperiodphotographs related to theassociation of sport with the Wehrmacht and organizations of the NSDAP are presented. Vol.1 coverstheDRL/NSRL,1936WinterandSummer Olympics, 1938 Breslau Games, the sport uniform, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine and Heer. Vol. 2 covers the political leader, SA, NSKK, NKFK, SS/Police, Hitler Youth, DAF/RAD, and miscellaneous topics. Specific information related to each component of the sport uniform – shirt, shorts, shoes, bathing suit, and athletic training suit – is provided. Size:9"x12"•2200color/bwphotos deluxeslipcase•eachvolume352pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4042-0•boxedset•$150.00 Postal Propaganda of the Third Reich Albert L. Moore. This book offers readers an overview of the images and messages that filled the mailboxes of Hitler’s subjects and victims. As official documents of Nazi Germany, the stamps, postcards, and even postmarks used during the time provide the reader with an explicit picture of the types of propaganda messages every German was expected to see and act upon on a daily basis. Size:6"x9"•100color/bwphotos•144pp. ISBN:0-7643-1867-5•soft•$29.95 Air Organizations of the Third Reich: The Luft- waffe R.J.Bender.Bender’sbookcoversLuftwaffe rank insignia, Waffenfarbe, uniforms, headgear, cuff titles/ armbands, special uniforms, Fallschirmjäger equipment, accessories, specialty badges, clasps, decorations, standards, flags, pennants, aircraft markings. Size:6"x9"•220color/bwphotos•320pp. ISBN:0-88740-474-X•hard•$39.95