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Sort by:          Product     Price      Default     see details 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 that appear on German small arms, optics and edged weapons between 1900-1945 and is aimed at the World War II German militaria, cutlery, and small arms collector. The author provides a broad overview of the early marketing industry, the development of regional identities, and major tradenames and trademarks used by German companies during the period. The first half of this in-depth study lists and defines hundreds of terms, names, and misnomers of the various Imperial and National Socialist-era manufacturers. The second half of the work is made up of hundreds of logo and trademark illustrations as well as official and manufacturing markings commonly found on end products. 288pp. 1000 images 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 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 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 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: £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 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 German Cross In Gold Vol.5 Polizei Division & Police Units Mark Yerger This Volume 5 covers the first half of German Cross in Gold holders of the Polizei Division and independent Polizei Units. Exacting new details of this unit that saw combat in the West, Russia and Greece includes its numerous commanders and senior staff, as well as an exhaustive study of its development and Kampfgruppe Polizei Division. The Honor Clasp and Close Combat i Gold holders of the formation are detailed, all enchanced with a wealth of previously unseen documents and photos. 320pp. 138 photos 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 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: £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 4 - Holders of the SS & Police Mark C. Yerger Volume 4 presents in depth new material and photo, correcting previous texts on the Waffen-SS cavalry. The emphasis is on the Kavallerie Brigade "Florian geyer" and "Maria Thersia". Date for unit development, commanders and senior staff, is the most inclusive yet published. The award holder biography area adds tangent information, a full campaign report by a senior commander. Allgemeine SS riding units, Honor Clasp and Close Combat Clasp in Gold holders are included. Fieldpost data, multiple officer assignments list and addendum. 386pp. 151 photos 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 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: German Army/Waffen-SS Volume 3 Over 300 colour photos Ulric Publishing The long awaited Volume 3 of German Military Timepieces of WWII continues the German Military Timepieces series. This all new volume details all known timepieces relating to the German Army and the Waffen-SS, and specifically charts all serial numbering systems. rare archive documentation, along with magnified images of numbering types, helps the reader understand the systems employed by the German Armed Forces. Those particularly interested in the Waffen-SS will see a hitherto unknown SS Observer watch originally belonging to Finnish Artillery General Nenonen. 144pp. Over 300 colour photos. 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 GERMAN WORLD WAR 2 MEDALS & POLITICAL AWARDS “THE SATELLITE STATES” Christopher Ailsby The latest title in the “Collector’s Guides” series. This work covers in depth the great variety of the medals and awards developed for these satellite states. The book includes excellent photos showing both front and reverse and where appropriate, information is also given on the most well-known recipients of the major awards, thus helping to make the book an essential work of reference for all collectors of Third Reich militaria. 160pp. 200 photos. Card covers \r\n\r\n 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 KNIGHTS OF THE REICH Gunther Fraschka Biographies of the twenty-seven Holders of the Diamonds to the Knight's Cross from the Luftwaffe, Heer, Kriegsmarine and Waffen-SS: Werner Molders, Adolf Galland, Gordon Gollob, Hans-Joachim Marseilles, Hermann Graf, Erwin Rommel, Wolfgang Luth, Walter Nowotny, Adelbert Schulz, Hans-ulrich Rudel, Hyazinth Graf Strachwitz, Herbert Otto Gille, Hans Hube, Albert Kesselring, Helmut Lent, Sepp Dietrich, Walter Model, Erich Hartmann, Hermann Balck, Gerhard Ramcke, Wolfgang Schnaufer, Albrecht Brandi, Ferdinand Schorner, Hasso von Manteuffel, Theodor Tolsdorff, Dr. Karl Mauss, Dietrich von Saucken 320pp 93 photos 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 KNIGHT’S CROSS HOLDERS OF THE AFRIAKORPS Franz Kurowski Excellent book which show each recipient of the Knight’s Cross is presented biography whichincludes date of birth, date of award, rank and details of command 288pp. 150 photos 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 KNIGHT’S CROSS HOLDERS OF THE FALLSCHIRMJAGER Franz Kurowski Excellent book which show each recipient of the Knight’s Cross is presented biography whichincludes date of birth, date of award, rank and details of command 279pp. 130 photos 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 Leaders of the SS & German Police, Volume I: Ahrens to Gutenberg Michael Miller Himmler's general officers were a diverse and fascinating group of men, consisting of brillliant and not-so-brilliant military strategists, highly educated members of the legal and medical professions, and yes, mass murderers on a grand scale. This first volume provides detailed biographical sketches and photos of 71 senior leaders of the SS and German Police. You will know promotion dates, every position held during their career, decorations received, postwar prosecution, and personal data like family, religion, etc. For the autograph collector examples of signatures are also provided. 528pp. 288 photos 51 illustrations Price: £32.95 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 Luftwaffe Generals The Knights Cross Holders 1939-1945 Jeremy Dixon This book presents the biographies of 115 Luftwaffe officers who reached the rank of general and who were awarded the Knights Cross, and higher grades of the award during their career. This study brings together the highest ranking recipients of this special award from the Luftwaffe, the German air force: men like fighter aces Adolf Galland and Werner Mölders; one of the most successful field commanders of the war Albert Kesselring; paratroopers like Kurt Student and Eugen Meindl; Field-Marshals Erhard Milch, Wolfram von Richthofen, Robert Ritter von Greim, Hugo Sperrle, and of course Hermann Göring the Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe. 352pp. over 280 bw images. Large format Price: £55.00 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 Parade Medal Bars of the Third Reich Thomas M. Yanacek Presented for the first time in detail, this examination of German medal bars covers a subject long overlooked in reference books. Illustrating over one-hundred German medal bars in full colour, both obverse and reverse views are shown, as well as close up images that highlight some of the finer details. Medal bars of the military, police, political, and civil organisations are covered. Examples of original award documents are shown, as well as period photographs of medal bars in wear. Information is also presented on maker markings, medal identification, the material used to make the medal, finishes, and measurements. 192pp. over 400 colour/bw images. Large format Price: £55.00 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 The Collector's Guide to Cloth Headgear of the Allgemeine and Waffen-SS Michael D. Beaver & William Shea This new book provides an organized, chronological guide to the evolution and development of the myriad types of soft headgear worn by the SS. As the pre- and war-years progressed, geographical areas of operation changed, and the composition of the SS divisions evolved. So also, did the headgear worn by these troops. This reference illustrates a great number of these examples with over 600 photos including more than half in colour. The overwhelming majority of these pictures including many rare original candid period snapshots have never been seen before in any previous publication. 256pp. over 600 colour & b/w phptos. 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 The German Cross in Gold & Silver 1,200 colour photos Dietrich Maerz This fantastic book covers every known maker of the Gold, Silver and Dimond version in depth. For the first time, the cloth versions are completely presented by type and style. Also the book includes Miniatures, Cases, Documents plus groups and the order in wear complete this very comprehensive volume. Over 440pp. 1,200 colour photos Price: £110.00 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 The Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badges Sascha Weber Another first for the collectors community, this book describes the regulations, documents and cases in addition to all known variants of this unique badge. This book by Sascha Weber is about the Luftwaffe equivalent to the Infantry Assault Badge and makes a perfect addition to Webers earlier study. In his usual way, Weber handles the subject. 136pp. over 500 colour photos 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 THE SS LEADERSHIP CORPS Volume 1 Max Williams This remarkable first volume explores all the SS Leaders from A-E. This fine biography covers personasl and political lives, including awards, decorations, photographs, surviving personal artefacts plus documents showing original signatures. All arranged alphabetically for ease of reference. The most visual and authorative reference book to date on the subject. 288pp. 550 photos including colour plates. LARGE FORMAT Price: £79.95 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 The SS Totenkopf Ring Himmler’s Honor Ring In Detail Craig Gottlieb Using modern tools not available to previous authors on this subject, Craig Gottlieb paints a comprehensive picture of the Totenkopf Ring and the man who was behind it - Reichsfuhrer-SS Heinrich Himmler. Gottlieb draws on a body of over 200 examples to document currently believed notions about the ring. He offers never before seen photos and documents, and even develops many new well-reasoned theories about the Totenkopf (Death Head) ring. The book also covers the pre-history of the Totenkopf ring, placing its appearance onto the "SS Scene" in historical context. Also covered are design background, construction techniques, and an in-depth analysis of the physical characteristics of rings. Gottlieb also includes sections on award documents and frames, ring shipping boxes, and provides many never-before-seen photographs of rings in wear. Finally, he brings rings to life with an extensive personality profile chapter in which he illustrates several famous rings. 256pp. Over 200 b/w & colour photos 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 The War Merit Cross - Bender Book Gordon Williamson & Josef Charita Superb book that covers in detail from 1939 throught to the postwar years. Hundreds of colour photos show both front and rear also shown are pins, hinges, maker’s marks, presentation boxes and award documents. In addition to the extensive coverage of each medal, the book also includes a illustrated biography section that alphabetically runs through a complete list of recipients of the Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross, with and without Swords, and details on how and when they earned and were awarded their medals. This will quickly become the collector’s and enthusiasts Bible. 458pp. 739 photos most in colour Price: £44.95 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 THIRD REICH WARRANT DISCS 1934-1945 Don Bible One of the best books published on the German police warrant discs. This book is geared to both the beginning and the most advanced collectors. The large format, full-colour photos show the details of both rare original discs and recent counterfeit pieces. 48pp. Over 100 photos, most in colour. Card Covers LARGE FORMAT Price: £16.95 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 Waffen-SS Knights & Their Battles Volume 1 1939 -1942 Peter Mooney This first of a new series covers The Waffen-SS Knight’s Cross Holders 1939/1942. Unlike previous Knight’s Cross books that are reference based works, this book is aimed at providing a detailed account of the part played of each Knight’s Cross holder in each battle. 256pp. 60 b/w images Price: £32.50 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 Waffen-SS Knights & Their Battles Volume 2 Peter Mooney This volume of the Waffen-SSKnights Cross Holders January-July 1943. Includes detailed combat accounts of the infamous Waffen-SS. Plus who,why, when, and where of Knight's Cross Awardings, rare photos and maps of areas discussed. 288pp. over 60 b/w images Price: £32.50 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 War Badges Of The Kriegsmarine Gordon Williamson This is a perfect companion to "Torpedo Los". The book covers the War Badges with particular emphasis on the surface units. Packed with detailed obverse and reverse colour shots as well as close ups of hinges, pins and maker marks giving the collector and military enthusiast detailed coverage of all major variants of these deirable badges As well as the badges themselves, a huge range of award documents, paybook entries and other documentation is provided, along with many rare and previously unpublished detailed wartime images showing the awards being worn. 380pp.1,121 photos most in colour. Large format Price: £65.95 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