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An Encyclopedia of German Tradenames
and Trademarks 1900-1945 • Firearms •
Optics • Edged Weapons W. Darrin Weaver.
This comprehensive and easy to use reference
covers the prominent brand names and proprietary
markings thatappearonGermansmallarms,optics
and edged weapons between 1900-45 and is
aimed at the WWII German militaria, cutlery, and
small arms collector.
Size:6”x9”•1000bwphotos•288pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3759-8•hard•$59.99
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 recipients 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 as-
sault 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 docu-
ments 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
Third Reich Warrant Discs 1934-45 Don
Bible. Warrant discs were used in Germany for
police identification.Thisbook isgeared toboth the
beginning and the most advanced and knowledge-
able 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
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 seen photos and
documents. Also covered are design background,
construction techniques, and an in-depth analysis
of the physical characteristics of rings, sections on
award documents and frames, ring shipping boxes,
andprovidesmanynever-before-seenphotographs
of rings in wear.
Size:6”x9”•200color/bwphotos•176pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3094-0•hard•$59.99
“Hermann Göring”: From Regiment to
Fallschirmpanzerkorps Bender & Peterson.
One of the few books available on the HG units,
this book covers the commanders, Knight’s Cross
Holders, uniforms, insignia, standards, flags,
pennants, and recruitment.
Size:6”x9”•210photos/maps•208pp.
ISBN:0-88740-473-1•hard•$29.95
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 docu-
ments of Nazi Germany, the stamps, postcards,
and even postmarks used during the time provide
the reader with an explicit picture of the types of
propagandamessageseveryGermanwasexpected
to see and act upon on a daily basis.
Size:6”x9”•100bw/colorphotos•144pp.
ISBN:0-7643-1867-5•soft•$29.95
Air Organizations of the Third Reich: The
Luftwaffe R.J. Bender. Bender’s book covers
Luftwaffe 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”•220bw/colorphotos•320pp.
ISBN:0-88740-474-X•hard•$39.95
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
many period photographs related to the
association of sport with the Wehrmacht and
organizations of the NSDAP are presented.
Vol.1 covers the DRL/NSRL, 1936Winter and
Summer 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 informa-
tion related to each component of the sport
uniform – shirt, shorts, shoes, bathing suit,
and athletic training suit – is provided.
Size: 9”x12” • 2200 color/bw photos • deluxe
slipcase•eachvolume352pp.
ISBN: 978-0-7643-4042-0 • boxed set •
$150.00
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 refer-
ence. 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,
Figurines, Animals, Vases, Dinnerware, Misc.
Size:9”x12”•300color/bwphotos•240pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3531-0•hard•$99.99
Sacking Aladdin’s Cave: Plundering
Göring’s Nazi War Trophies Alford/Johnson/
Morris. Details the magnitude of the looting of
Göring’s treasures and what happened to items
not disposed of in a legitimate way. The most
valuable of these made their way to America,
from two wedding swords and a hunting dagger
now valued in the millions of dollars, to jewelry
and other riches. Luminaries like General Maxwell
Taylor, for example, seized a sizeable portion for
himself, as did other high-ranking officers.
Size:8.5”x11”•180color/bwphotos•240pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4396-4•hard•$59.99
FLYING CLOTHING AND GEAR
American Flight Jackets: A History of U.S.
Flyers’ Jackets from WWI to Desert Storm
Maguire & Conway. A comprehensive look at
the evolution of the American flight jacket from
WWI to Desert Storm and addresses not only the
types worn, but focuses primarily on the art and
adornment. The most colorful and creative period
for flight jacket art was WWII, and it is this era that
comprises a major portion of this book.
Size:9”x12”•1000color/bwphotos•280pp.
ISBN:0-7643-1065-8•hard•$69.95
Art of the Flight Jacket: Classic Leather
Jackets of WWII Maguire & Conway. Following
the success of their first volume the authors focus
solely on the painted leather jackets of the WWII
years in this all new volume.
Size:8.5”x11”•600color/bwphotos•176pp.
ISBN:0-88740-794-3•hard•$49.95
Gear Up! Flight Clothing & Equipment of
USAAF Airmen in WWII Jon Maguire. Provides
an in-depth examination of personal flight clothing
and equipment used by United States Army Air
Force flyers in WWII. In addition to U.S. issue
items, the book also covers RAF gear used by U.S.
airmen. Original items are presented in full color
photos, including detail shots and labels. Also
included are hundreds of WWII era photos showing
the items in use, as they were worn.
Size:8.5”x11”•600color/bwphotos•184pp.
ISBN:0-88740-744-7•hard•$59.95
Silver Wings, Pinks & Greens: Uniforms,
Wings & Insignia of USAAF Airmen in WWII
Jon Maguire. Covers a broad range of clothing,
collar insignia, rank insignia, shoulder/sleeve
insignia and squadron patches. Additionally, there
is an in-depth examination of wing qualification
badges. Actual items are presented in nearly 600
illustrations in full color, and also as they appeared
in actual war-era photos.
Size:8.5”x11”•500color/bwphotos•192pp.
ISBN:0-88740-578-9•hard•$59.95
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
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