RB1.)Seitengewehr: History of the German Bayonet 1919-1945: without a doubt the most definitive work on the German bayonet. If you're not presently collecting German bayonets, you will be after you've had an opportunity to let this fine work do its magic with you. Authored by George Wheeler, hardbound, 6x9" format and 327 pages of pure knowledge. Hundreds of clear and detailed photos of genuine period edged weapons and with a superb section on bayonets knots illustrated in color. Deeply researched narrative that covers all edged weapon side arms including the post-World War One S98/05 and its varieties, the Third Reich K98 combat bayonet (has a detailed list of those obsure letter codes and the corresponding makers), police edged weapons including the wonderful so-called 'clam shell' types, Fire Protection Police, civil organizations as the 'Postschutz', German National Railroad, etc. Also discusses foriegn combat bayonets as impressed into the service of the Wehrmacht during the war years. Lastly, this superb reference delves expertly into the subjects of accoutrements, leather frogs and bayonet knots. You will not be disappointed with this fine reference. $49.95To Order
RB2.)THIRD REICH CLOTH INSIGNIA: by Brian L. Davis and Ian Westwell, hardbound edition, 8x10" format with 192 pages on fine quality glossy coated paper stock. Covers the cloth insignia of the armed forces (Waffen-SS, Kriegsmarine, German Army and Luftwaffe), as well as the myriad of civilian and political organizations. Genuine examples of Third Reich cloth insignia all presented in crisp color photographs; hundreds of period black and white photographs illustrating such insignia in wear, most of these photos having never been published previously. The period photos alone are so satisfying, not to mention the masterful narrative. Particularly detailed illustrations and photos covering the Hitler Youth and the multitude of police related organizations. This is a fine work. $44.95. To Order
RB3.)UNIFORMS OF THE THIRD REICH, A STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHS: a stunning and monumental work of the highest quality and just as its title suggests, a magnificant achievement in full color photography. Large size hardbound work, 9x12" format, 259 pages of sheer delight. Authors Arthur Hayes and Jon Maguire masterfully document actual Third Reich uniforms (German Army, Kriegsmarine, Luftwaffe and Waffen-SS) in brilliant color with close-up views of cloth insignia, tailor's labels, fabric details, etc. Meticulously covers the Panzer troops, tropical combat attire, full dress uniforms ('waffenrock'), general officer's tunics, headgear. Beyond that this breath-taking reference work also covers the Allgemeine-SS, the German police, Hitler Youth, SA and NSDAP. We can say with complete confidence that this fine work will arguably be the most pleasureful work in your reference library; it's that specatacular. $69.95. To Order
RB4.)GOVERNMENT ISSUE, U.S. ARMY EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS COLLECTOR'S GUIDE: no doubt one of the most important reference books to have been recently released. This 9x12" hardbound, 272 page master work is printed on fine quality glossy paper stock and features hundreds and hundreds of crisp photographs showing acutal period examples of virtually every conceivable uniform article, headgear, field equipment, edged weapons, medals, badges and insignia. Covers all branches of the U.S. Army as it would have appeared in the wartime European Theater of Operations including the infantry, officers and enlisted ranks, WAAC's, the Medical Department, Signal Corps. With particular attention focused on parachute infantry. Very detailed analysis of both cloth and metal insignia (illustrates and explains the various piping color schemes as displayed on overseas caps for example); great section on side arms, edged weapons and fire arms. What I really like about this reference work is the detail that it presents; where else can you find a definitive reference for all of the various letters as found on the Medical Department's caduceus insignia? This is really a monumental work. $44.95.To Order