With The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross (and its higher grades) Dietrich Maerz takes military collecting reference works to an entirely new level. An engineer by trade, the author utilizes two major aspects of his profession - logic and attention to detail - to present the reader with a valuable and almost infallible reference volume. The combination of reason with the most detailed graphics ever presented in a militaria reference book make this volume a truly groundbreaking work. If you are considering purchasing a Knights Cross (or a higher grade), this book is the next best thing to having an experienced expert at your side as you consider your various choices. And if you are not thinking of buying a Knights Cross (or a higher grade) but are interested in the award, this book will tell you everything you could ever want to know. A "must have" for every serious collector of the Order of the Iron Cross and a book that has become "The Book" since its publication in November 2007. Over 400 pages with over 500 color pictures.

The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross

Dietrich Maerz

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The Glider Pilot Badge is among the rarest of all the qualification badges of the Luftwaffe of the Third Reich. Information about the badge has been almost as scarce as genuine examples of the award itself - until now. Here for the first time is a comprehensive collection of such information. Not only are all of the currently known varieties of the badge itself illustrated and described in clear detail, but also included are an overall history of the glider troops, accounts of glider licenses, award documents, and presentation cases, and a lot more. Author Stijn David has done an excellent job of gathering all of this information together into a fascinating book that belongs on the shelf of anyone who is interested in the history of the German Luftwaffe during World War Two. Over 250 pictures and 130 pages.

The Glider Pilot Badge

Stijn David

This comprehensive reference is the result of years of study by one of the leading experts of the Flak Badges of the Wehrmacht. Marc Garlasco has meticulously examined dozens of variations by all known makers of these war badges of the Second World War and clearly presents them to us. His work is essential reading for anyone interested in collecting the anti-aircraft badges of the Luftwaffe and Heer. The novice and the expert collector alike will benefit from this ground-breaking treatment. For the first time anywhere the Flak Badges of the German Army are dissected. Garlasco demystifies these awards and presents all with the tools to preserve history. In addition to badges, he incorporates the history, award documents, and cases, turning simple pieces of metal into a tangible connection to historical events. This book is a "must have" fer every serious collector of war badges and will stand the test of time for years to come. Over 460 pages and over 850 pictures in full color.

The Flak Badges of the Luftwaffe and Heer

Marc E. Garlasco

This book is the first work specifically devoted to an in depth study of the Infantry Assault Badge, one of the best recognized awards of the German military during World War Two. Over 1000 color photographs trace the history of the "Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen" and present multiple views of examples of the badges by all known (and some unknown) manufacturers. Clear color pictures and specification tables of unprecedented detail provide the collector with a wealth of knowledge that has been heretofore unavailable. Award documents and issue packets are also covered in this comprehensive work. This book is a first rate addition to anyone's military library. Over 250 pages and more than 1000 pictures.

The Infantry Assault Badges

Sascha Weber

Often overlooked in favor of the more "glamorous" battle awards of the Luftwaffe, the Ground Combat Badge nonetheless deserves a respected place both in the field of military awards generally and in collections of militaria specifically. This book represents the first ever in-depth look at all aspects of this award. Included here are all of the different types of badges from all of the known (and unknown) wartime manufacturers, as well as detailed examinations of the various award cases and packets, award documents, miniatures, Soldbuch and Wehrpass entries, 1957 versions, reproductions, and more! Everything you need to know about the Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge is in this one concise volume. Over 130 pages and with over 500 color pictures.

The Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge

Never before has the War Merit Cross 1. Class and the Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross been described in such detail. Years in the making and extensively using the existing archives the two authors Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson have delivered another solid and well researched book. For the first time regulations, award procedures, award numbers and distribution are covered in depth like never before. The main part discusses the manufacturers of the 1. Class as well as those of the Knights Cross. The book is rounded out with detailed information about the documents, the cases, the miniatures, and the ribbon of the Knights Cross. The extensive appendix with sources and a quick identification guide helps the reader to find a maker faster. The book has 463 pages and is printed in the usual B&D Publishing quality in full color on high quality paper.

The War Merit Cross and Higher Grades

History

Dietrich Maerz / George Stimson

Military

This two-volume set of reference books is the most complete work regarding the awards of the Kriegsmarine in English language. On over 1000 pages with over 3000 pictures in full color you will find the histories and detailed descriptions of not only all of the war badges of the Kriegsmarine (and their makers and variations), but also the Diamonds versions of the badges, the Navy Honor Roll Clasp, the Narvik Shield in Gold, cloth badge versions, and much, much more! Rare photographs and documents complement the information contained in these remarkable books. Another standard reference work offered to you in excellent quality by B&D Publishing.

The Kriegsmarine Awards

Sascha Weber/Gerhard R. Skora

This first book of a two-volume set of reference books is the most complete work regarding the decorations a soldier of the German Wehrmacht could be awarded. On over 440 pages with over 800 pictures mainly in full color you will find the histories, the regulations, the variations, the makers, the documents and much more information about each award and decoration of the Heer. This much needed book closes a gap between the earlier reference books and the current monographs. It will provide the starting as well as the advanced collector with all the information about each of the discussed orders and badges in a comprehensive depth and completeness. Another standard reference work offered to you in the usual excellent quality in make and content by B & D Publishing. The Awards of the Heer is a unique book! The two-volume work is the first effort dedicated exclusively to cataloging the orders and decorations which could be earned by a soldier in the German Army during World War II. The first volume covers such general military awards as the Order of the Iron Cross, the War Merit Cross, and the Ostmedaille, as well as the Close Combat Clasp, the Panzer Assault Badge, and the Army Flak Badge and much more. In addition to the decorations themselves, award procedures, documents and cases are also presented in a comprehensive manner. Photographs of the awards in wear round each presentation. Whether you are a novice or experienced collector, your interests are general or specific, or if you have an interest in the German Army during the Second World War, this book deserves a place on your library shelf. Over 440 pages with over 750 pictures in full color.

The Awards of the Heer, Vol. I

Dietrich Maerz/Bernd Hartmann

This is volume III of the Kriegsmarine Awards, an add-on to the two original books by Weber/Skora. On 216 pages Volume III by the authors Norman Franke and John Robinson adds over 40 more badges and additional information.

The Kriegsmarine Awards, Volume III

Weber/Skora/Franke/Robinson

On over 500 pages and more than 2000 color photographs the author Jo Rivett presents the history, the designs, the manufacturing, and the intrinsic details of the Party Badge of the NSDAP. Never before has this topic been covered in such depth and it most likely never will be again. A chapter about the Golden Party Badge rounds off this scientific and provocative book.

The Party Badge

Jo Rivett

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