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Sort by:          Product     Price      Default     see details Awarded For Bravery: German Combat Awards R.Fiedrich The twelve years (1933-1945) of German history produced the county’s first and only complete range of national orders and decorations, some of which had significant effects on future and upcoming awards of other countries. In the following pages of this reference book you will not only learn how these awards came to fruition, but you will also see period original photos of them being worn. You will also learn about what it took to receive each specific award. Includes maker markings. This reference on Awards is illustrated throughout in both colour & b/w photos. 447pp. Appox 1,000 b/w & colour photos. Plus 200 period photos. Large format Price: £75.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details Collecting German WWll Military Pay & Service Books Ulric & Nigel Allison This new collecting book includes Examples of Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine & Waffen-SS Pay Books (Soldbuch) are included, along with an example of the Service Book (Wehrpass). Every page of each Pay & Service book is photographed and full, in depth, English language translations provided, making this title a must for all Collectors / researchers of these historical and very personal books. A detailed A-Z dictionary of most uniform and equipment items, which are found within the Pay Books, is also included, both with the German word and English translation. 128pp. over 100 photos. Card covers.Due first part Feb Price: £24.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details COLLECTING THIRD REICH SS & POLITICAL CUFFBANDS Volume 1 Ulric of England Originally published in 1998, this publication was out of print within the first year due to an unprecedented demand. This revised version has enhanced photography and outlines all the main cuffband manufacturing types, and shows examples of reproduction cuffbands produced since the 1960's. Many collectors, established and novice, have already testified to the value of having the original edition of this book on their book shelves, the book having saved them money in costly mistakes. 80pp. 230 photos. Card covers. LARGE FORMAT Price: £19.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details COLLECTING THIRD REICH SS & POLITICAL CUFFBANDS Volume 2 Ulric of England Volume 2 addesses manufacturing idiosancrasies, and the complex subject of reproductions in greater detail then volume 1. The intention of the author, is for volume 1 and 2 to be used together, hence the majority of information retained within this volume does not overlap with volume 1. 120pp. 373 photos. Card covers. LARGE FORMAT Price: £24.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details COLLECTING WORLD WAR II GERMAN MILITARY IDENTIFICATION DISCS Michael Burroughs & Ulric Excellent book devoted to the collecting of World War II German military identification discs. All commonly encountered discs are detailed along with many of the rarer examples. The reader will find information and examples relating to the three main services, along with the Waffen-SS and other smaller organisations. The photos have been magnified, giving the reader the chance to assimulate various stamping styles, and have a clearer understanding of how identity discs were manufactured and regimentally stamped. Of particular use to the collector of identity discs, is an A-Z dictionary of abbreviations encountered on identity discs. 110pp. 150 photos. Card covers. LARGE FORMAT Price: £24.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO THIRD REICH MILITARIA Robin Lumsden This excellent handy general reference on Third Reich collectibles covers military uniforms, equipment and insignia. Good text accompanied by appendices on technical terms. 192pp.over 200 photos & illustrations. Card covers Price: £12.99 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details Collector’s Guide to The Luftwaffe Christopher Ailsby This collector’s guide deals with the full range of Luftwaffe awards from decorations and medals and speciality bages, to rank insignia, cuff titles, and non-portable awards. 160pp. over 170 colour & b/w photos. Card covers Price: £15.99 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details DETECTING THE FAKES, A Collector’s Guide to Third Reich Militaria Robin Lumsden This guide provides a fully illustrated and detailed analysis of the most popular types of Third Reich militaria and provides readers with essential information. 144pp. 220 photos. Card covers \r\n\r\n Price: £12.99 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details DIE GENERALE DER WAFFEN-SS & POLIZEI Volume 1 This first volume covers Abraham to Gutenberger. This is the first of the planned 3-volumes outlining the careers of the Waffen-SS and police generals. Each entry includes a photo, date of birth, details of ranks, dates of promotions, units and decorations, etc. The text is in German, but is laid out in a clear and easy to follow way. This is a must for researchers. 477pp. photos. deluxe binding. German text £69.95 Price: £69.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details DIE RITTERKREUZTRAGER DER DEUTSCHEN PANZER DIVISION Christian Federl Superb pictorial reference of all the RK recipients of the of the Panzertruppen 1939-1945. Almost all the recipients are illustrated with a photo along with brief caption details. The book also includes many documents. 344pp. over 500 photos. German captions. LARGE FORMAT \r\n\r\n Price: £49.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details DIE RITTERKREUZTRAGER PANZERKORPS GROSSDEUTSCHLAND Ralph Tegethoff Outstanding illustrated reference on the recipients of the Knight’s Cross holders who served with the “Grossdeutschland” division. Each entry includes a photo of the recipient along with biographical information, plus in many case’s a photo of the award document is also shown. 203pp. 250 photos plus many photos of the award documents. LARGE FORMAT. German text Price: £34.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details DIENSTALERLISTE DER SCHUTZSTAFFEL DER NSDAP-SS 1938 This volume covers from December 1938 with a supplement from June 1939. Complete listing of all SS Officers. Details of SS numbers NSDAP membership numbers and awards etc. 592pp. Card covers LARGE FORMAT Price: £49.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details ELITE OF THE THIRD REICH The Recipients of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross 1939/1945 Walther-Peer Fellgiebel Until now, this essential reference book has only been available in its hard-to-find German edition. This translated first English edition includes more information than the original book. The text covers all known recipients, over 7,000 of them. Includes details of name, rank, unit, and date of award for each. Recipients of the higher classes of this decoration, such as the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves, are also included. Army, Kriegsmarine, Luftwaffe and Waffen-SS. This book is destined to become a standard reference. 402pp. over 7,000 recipients Price: £39.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details EUROPAS FREIWILLIGE DER WAFFEN SS Patrick Agte This book includes the biographies of all the non-German European volunteer recipients of the Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves and Swords. Includes photos of the individual along with details their military career. 303pp. over 380 photos. LARGE FORMAT. German text Price: £39.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details German Combat Awards 1935-1945 Alan Beadle In the past, other books have shown only one version of each type of German Combat badge. This book goes through all the Combat Awards of the German Army, Kriegsmarine, Luftwaffe and Waffen-SS maker by maker. There are, for example, illustrations of 19 different Panzer Badges, 10 Navy Destroyer bafes and 20 Luftwaffe Paratroop Badges, etc, together with list of makers marks, exact sizes and weights and other detailed information. This is a must book for all who are interested German awards!. 362pp. 630 photos. Card covers Price: £20.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details German Cross in Gold Holders Of The SS & Police Volume 3 Mark Yerger This new volume Covers the Division Norland. Includes comprehensive information on each of the holders of this prestigious decoration along with a combat narrative that actually resulted in the award. The book is well illustrated throught.This is a must for collectors and history buffs alike. 252pp. 139 photos Price: £29.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD Volume 1 “Das Reich” Mark C. Yerger This first volume examines the holders of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich” from Kurt Amlacher to Heinz Lorenz. Includes comprehensive information on each of the holders of this prestigious decoration along with a combat narrative that actually resulted in the award. Detailed data is also provided for the various elements they were assigned to within the Division and other postings. Heavily illustrated with rare photos and documents, may were provided by the recipients themselves. The illustrations also provide a wealth of information on uniforms, insigina, medals, doucuments and autographs.. An appendix includes the most detailed Order of Battle listing of commands compiled to date, as well as new data on the Divisions Roll of Honor Clasp and Close Combat Clasp in Gold holders. 432pp. 295 photos/illustrations Price: £35.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD Volume 2 “Das Reich”. Bender publication ” Mark Yerger This new volume examines the balance of SS recipients, Karl-Heinz Lorenz to Herbert Zimmermann awarded the German Cross in Gold for combats while assigned to the 2.SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich." The detailed format follows that previously established in "German Cross in Silver Holders of the SS and Police" as well as the initial volume on Gold holders. Full biographies include promotions, decorations, appointments, and posts with in-depth tangent data. Especially significant are the combat narratives that resulted in the award. Numerous holders of the decoration contributed photos and documents for this lavishly illustrated volume, essential for the historian and SS collector alike. Appendixes examine the Order of Battle development of the armour contingents, a new divisional Order of Battle to platoon level, and element commanders. Finally, an addendum adds newly Waffen-SS veterans, this series breaks new ground in scope and detail. Foreword by Knight's Cross holder Ernst Barkmann. 432pp. 247 photos/illustrations Price: £35.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details German Cross in Gold Volume 3 - Bender book Mark Yerger This new volume Covers the Division Norland. Includes comprehensive information on each of the holders of this prestigious decoration along with a combat narrative that actually resulted in the award. The book is well illustrated throught.This is a must for collectors and history buffs alike. 252pp. 139 photos Price: £29.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details GERMAN CROSS IN SILVER, Holders of the SS and Police by Mark Yerger The latest title form “Bender Publications” Among the most sought after and desired awards by collectors, the actual recipients of the German Cross in Silver have never been examined in detail. Now, for the first time, full biographical data and unpublished photo material is available for the SS and Police holders of this elusive award. The award itself is in full color, its recommendation process, and actual award documents are also included. Adding significantly to the biographical information are details of the unit assignments, posts and commands of the recipients. With the SS and Police remaining among the most sought-after information topics by both historians and collectors, this volume fills a significant void in the study of the Third Reich. 208 pages 127 photos & documents deluxe binding. Price: £29.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details GERMAN MILITARY RIBBON BARS 1914 1957 Mark Haydon This book fills the gap in reference works on German awards and medals.The wide variety of construction, styles and combinations are discussed in detail, along with information on values. 72pp over 80 colour & bw photos Card covers Price: £16.96 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details GERMAN MILITARY TIMEPIECES OF WWII VOLUME 1 Ulric This is the 2nd edition published in 1999 detailing most of the important timepieces utilised by the German forces, these in clude the special Luftwaffe chronograph wristwatch and the Kriegsmarine deck watches along with service contrat watches from all three services. Illustrated with good close up photos48pp. Over 90 photos Large format Card covers Price: £12.99 Quantity   1 2 3 4