Covering all the major areas of Third Reich militaria interest, this book is an excellent introduction to this complex subject. This new edition has been revised to take account of the latest prices and availability.'

A Collector's Guide to Third Reich Militaria

Lumsden, Robin

History

Allan

A guide to the most common methods of identifying fake objects of the period.

Detecting the Fakes

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Ian Allan Publishing

A leading expert on German medals and political awards provides a definitive guide to the subject in this reprint of a 1994 title. With an informative collection of photos illustrating the medal subjects it provides an essential reference to those interested in collecting Second World War medals.

Collector's Guide to the Waffen-SS

Military

Ian Allan Pub

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

The Waffen-SS continues to hold a position of unique interest, and this title, first published in 1994, offers guidance to collectors and others on the subject of their uniforms and insignia. An invaluable reference which provides a graphic selection of wartime photographs showing genuine and original uniforms.

Previously published as 'A Collector's Guide to the History and Regalia of the SS - The Black Corps', this detailed look at the organisation and history of the 'general' SS is an indispensable guide which places their uniforms, ephemera and memorabilia in context.

A Collector's Guide to Allgemeine SS

Europe

The popular mythology of the SS has a clouded story which is so complicated as to almost defy belief: a tale of intrigue and nepotism, of archeology and Teutonism, of art and symbolism. The story of "Himmler's Black Order" is one of an organization led by a man motivated by the belief that he was the spiritual reincarnation of the Saxon King Heinrich I, founder of the German Reich. It is the story of street fighters and convicted criminals becoming Ministers of State and police commanders; the story of charitable works and mass extermination being administered from the same building; the story of boy generals directing vast heterogeneous armies on devastating campaigns of conquest. Here, indeed, fact is stranger than fiction. This book covers in detail the origins, development and organization of both the Waffen-SS and the Allemeine-SS. The latter has been sorely neglected in post-war literature, yet it was the real body of the SS from which the more famous branches grew. The wide-ranging effects which the SS had on the police, racial policies, German history, education, the economy and public life are all described. Sections are also devoted to uniforms and regalia which were carefully designed to set Himmler's men apart as a new elite in Third Reich society. The SS at war is considered, and a balance struck between the substantial battlefield achievements of the Waffen-SS and the atrocities of SS and police forces in the occupied territories. The little-known story of the Germanic-SS, staffed by foreigners in Western Europe, is also related.

Himmler's Black Order 1923-45

The History Press

The real story of the SS, unlike its popular mythology, is so complex as to almost defy belief: it is a tale of intrigue and nepotism, of archaeology and Teutonism, of art and symbolism. This is a story of street fighters and convicted criminals becoming Ministers of State and police commanders; the story of charitable works and mass extermination being administered from the same building; and the story of boy generals directing vast heterogeneous armies on devastating campaigns of conquest. Fact is stranger than fiction in this look at the SS's wide-ranging effects on the police, racial policies, German history, education, the economy, and public life, as well as the uniforms and regalia which were carefully designed to set Himmler’s men apart as the new elite in Third Reich society. Fully illustrated, with rare images that show the "face" of the SS, this authoritative history will appeal to all with an interest in Hitler’s Third Reich.

Himmler's SS

Swords, daggers and bayonets with a value guide and examples of period sales literature. Military and civilian issue. The book includes 177 photos.

Edged Weapons of Hitler's Germany

Zenith Pr

Covers Nazi awards comprehensively and chronologically, including: imperial and state awards; veteran and Freikorps awards; military decorations; ribbons; miniatures; medals; citations; makers' marks; how awards were won; where to obtain Third Reich decorations; and a price guide.

Medals and Decorations of Hitler's Germany

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A Collector's Guide to Third Reich Militaria

Detecting the Fakes

Collector's Guide to the Waffen-SS

A Collector's Guide to Third Reich Militaria

Detecting the Fakes

A Collector's Guide to Allgemeine SS

Himmler's Black Order 1923-45

Himmler's SS

Edged Weapons of Hitler's Germany

Medals and Decorations of Hitler's Germany