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 Now, for the first time, full biographical data and unpublished photo material is available for the SS and Police holders of this elusive award.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

German Cross in Silver: Holders of the SS and Police

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Mark C. Yerger

Antiques & Collectibles

R James Bender Pub

German Cross in Gold, Holders of the SS and Police, Volume 1 - Das Reich: Kurth Amlacher to Heinz Lorenz

R. James Bender

pp. 93 See our military catalogue for further books on the subject.b/w illustrations.English/German text, paperback edition

Otto Weidinger: Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, SS-Panzer Grenadier-Regiment 4 Der Fuhrer

Biographies & Memoirs

J.J. Fedorowicz Publishing

German Cross in Gold 
Holders of the SS and Police: Volume 3 
Regiment and Division "Nordland 
Mr. Yerger follows up "German Cross in Silver" and "German Cross in Gold," Volumes 1 and 2 with Volume 3, Regiment and Division Nordland. Yerger once again shows us what a marvelous researcher he is. His extensive contacts throughout the world helped him once again author a historical journey that leads us through the combat actions of recipients of The German Cross in Gold in great detail. Featuring 139 photos throughout the 252 pages, this latest volume of "German Cross in Gold;" is a must have for collectors and history buffs alike. 
See also "German Cross in Silver" and "German Cross in Gold" Volumes 1 and 2.

German Cross in Gold - Holders of the SS and Police, Volume 3 - Regiment and Division Nordland

R. J. Bender Publishing

German Cross in Gold, Holders of the SS and Police: Volume 4 presents in depth new material and photos, correcting previous texts on the Waffen-SS Cavalry. The emphasis is on the Kavallerie Brigade, Florian Geyer, and Maria Theresia. Data for unit devel opment, 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. Feldpost data, multiple officer assignment lists and addendum.

German Cross in Gold, Vol. 4 - Holders of The SS and Police

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 Clasp in Gold holders of the formation are detailed, all enhanced with a wealth of previously unseen documents and photos. Foreword by Leslie Fiorenza.
320 Pages
138 photos
Deluxe binding

German Cross in Gold Holders of the SS and Police, Volume 5 - Polizei Division and Police Units

Ignacio Arrondo

R.James Bender Publishing

Volume 6 completes the study of the Polizei Division German Cross in Gold holders in previously unrecorded detail. In addition, the independent Senior SS and Polizei holders of the award are examined, many of whom were higher SS and Police Leaders. Along with significant and previously unseen photos and documents, an addendum updates previous volumes in the series with new information and illustrations. Foreword by George M. Nipe.

German Cross in Gold, Holders of the SS and Police: Volume 6

Assisted by Ignacio Arrondo

The first of two volumes, "Wiking" Part I includes the most detailed Combat Elements chapter of the series to date in both text and photos. The divisional commanders are also covered in expanded text detail and unpublished images. The 78 German Cross in Gold recipient biographies covered in Part I include the two longest of "Wiking," Swords holders Hans Dorr and August Dieckmann. Among the 33 Roll of Honor Clasp and Close Combat Clasp in Gold holders are further unpublished images and details, including previously unconfirmed award holders. An addendum adds significantly to prior volumes with previously unpublished award ceremony images of "Das Reich" and the complete surviving award documents for another German Cross in Gold holder. A comprehensive study essential to anyone interested in armored units of the Waffen-SS.

German Cross in Gold Holders of the SS and Police Volume 7 “Wiking:” Adolph to Kempcke

This new volume examines the balance of SS recipients 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 armor contingents, a new divisional Order of Battle to platoon level, and element commanders. Finally, an addendum adds newly uncovered details and illustrations to the previous volumes. With the continuing support of Waffen-SS veterans, this series breaks new ground in scope and detail. Foreword by Knight's Cross holder Ernst Barkmann.

German Cross in Gold - Holders of the SS and Police, Volume 2 - "Das Reich:" Karl-Heinz Lorenz to Herbert Zimmerman

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