Volume 8 (shown at left) concludes the “Wiking” German Cross in Goldholders study by examining nearly 100 recipients of the award along withinformation on numerous other significant personnel and an addendumadding new material to previous volumes in the series. Essential for bothhistorians and collectors, this second volume on one of the "Classic" Waf-fen-SS units is enhanced by 191 illustrations. Foreword by Peter Imberger.ISBN: 1932970282 • 378 pages • 191 photos • $54.95 plus postage

The first of two volumes, "Wiking" Part I includes the most de-tailed Combat Elements chapter of the series to date in both textand photos. The divisional commanders are also covered in ex-panded text detail and unpublished images. The 78 German Crossin Gold recipient biographies covered in Part I include the twolongest of “Wiking,” Swords holders Hans Dorr and August Dieck-mann. Among the 33 Roll of Honor Clasp and Close Combat Claspin Gold holders are further unpublished images and details, includ-ing previously unconfirmed award holders. An addendum adds sig-nificantly to prior volumes with previously unpublished awardceremony images of “Das Reich” and the complete surviving awarddocuments for another German Cross in Gold holder. A comprehensive study essentialto anyone interested in armored units of the Waffen-SS. ISBN: 1932970274

432 pages (100 pages more than previous volumes) • 242 photos • $54.95

German Cross in GoldHolders of the SS and Police: Volume 8

“Wiking:” Kepplinger to Zäh

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by Michael D. Miller with Andreas Schulz.

In this long-awaited second volume, Miller and Schulz continue to examine the men who com-prised the senior leadership of the most important and notorious of all the Third Reich’s myriadmilitary and paramilitary organizations. The coverage given is considerably more comprehensivethan in Volume I, including a wealth of heretofore unpublished documents and photos relatingto 56 well-known and not-so-well-known officers. British historian and author Sir Ian Kershawhas written, “The reference works of Michael Miller and Andreas Schulz, painstakingly compiledon the basis of meticulous research, are a great help to historians of the Third Reich and toanyone wishing to learn precise biographical and career details of the Nazi leadership.”

ISBN: 1932970258 • 566 pages • 249 photos • Deluxe binding • $72.95 �

Also by Michael D. MillerGAULEITER - The Regional Leaders of the Nazi Party and their Deputies, 1925-1945

By Michael D. Miller and Andreas SchultzDrawing on a wealth of documents, many from original personnel files in theBundesarchiv in Berlin, the authors present highly detailed and fascinating bi-ographies of these men who governed Germany on Hitler’s behalf. The text iscompemented by numerous photos, many unpublished, plus examples of auto-graphs. In addition to the biographies, a lengthy section provides informationon all of the 43 Gaue (regions) of Nazi Germany. Military history author RichardHargreaves writes of the manuscript...”the most comprehensive overview I’veseen in any language.” 560 pages • 289 photos • Deluxe binding • $69.95 �

NEW!Leaders of the SS & German Police, Volume II.

Reichsführer-SS ~ SS-Gruppenführer (Hans Haltermann to Walter Krüger),

The Service Daggers of the SS - by Ralf Siegert with contribu-tions by Ross J. Kelbaugh and Sven Georgi.This is the English version of the highly acclaimed German title.A "must have" for any SS-Dagger collector. On 417 pages withmore than 1200 photographs and illustrations the service dag-gers of the SS are explained in detail, including the Röhm Daggerand the Himmler Dagger. Numerous examples of daggers of alltime periods, and a special chapter dedicated to chained dag-gers, make this book an invaluable addition to each library. Thebook is in landscape format 8-1/2" x 11" and comes in a slip-case. - $135.00 plus shipping �

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The Kriegsmarine Awards by Sascha Weber and Gerhard R. Skora - A two-volume setpresenting the histories and descriptions of the war badges of the Kriegsmarine, the Dia-mond versions, the Navy Honor Roll Clasp, the Narvik Shield in Gold, cloth badge versions,and more. Over 1,000 pages and 3,000 photos in detailed color and descriptions allow col-lectors to easily recognize what to look for when considering acquisition of a particularaward. Rare photos and documents complement this study • Hard bound • $169.00 �

The Iron Cross by Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson - 608 pages written about theGerman Iron Cross First Class (EK 1) decoration of 1939. Including hundreds of pages aboutthe history of the award, its manufacturing, award procedures, and most importantly, pre-cise data. With 1,500 color photographs, and scans to enable the reader to positively iden-tify genuine pre-1945 examples. The book contains chapters on miniature versions,presentation cases and award documents. • $150.00 �

The Flak Badges Of The Luftwaffe and Heer by Marc Garlasco - A definitive workabout these two badges, includes history, documents, cases and over 50 known variants,all presented with superb quality photography. Over 800 pictures, most in color, on 430pages - Hard bound, linen cover with a glossy dust jacket • $109.00 �

The German Cross by Dietrich Maerz - The first ever in-depth examination of this pres-tigious award, with complete chapters on the history of the order, manufacturing tech-niques, award procedures, characteristic details of all of the known (some unknown)manufacturers of both metal and cloth versions, cases, award documents, and more on 448pages with over 1,200 photos/illustrations. The most complete reference work on the Ger-man Cross in Gold and Silver. • Hard bound • $130.00 �

The Krim Shield by Sascha Weber - Over 140 pages with more than 300 full color photos,and detailed descriptions of all of the currently known variations of this decoration. In-cludes examples of award documents, entries, miniatures, reproductions, and more whichhave never before been gathered together into one volume. • Hard bound • $79.00 �

The Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross by Dietrich Maerz (NEW DUST COVER) - The regu-lations, distribution and all accepted makers of the highest award in never before seen de-tail on 400 pages with over 500 photos, diagrams and tables. Including an in-depthdiscussion of Oak Leaves, Swords, Golden Diamonds, Grand Cross and the elusive Star tothe Grand Cross. • Hard bound, linen cover with dust jacket • $124.95 �

The Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge by Sascha Weber - Another first for collectors.This book describes regulations, documents and cases in addition to known variants of theLuftwaffe equivalent to the Infantry Assault Badge, making a perfect addition to Webersearlier study. The subject is covered on 136 pages with over 500 color photos - Hard bound,linen cover with dust jacket • $79.95 �

The Glider Pilot Badge by Stijn David - The first book about this rare badge and thebrave men who earned it. An exhaustive study that includes known variants of the award

and the history, documents and cases. This badge was awarded to some of the bravest menof the WWII! Over 250 pictures, mostly in color, on 139 pages - Hard bound, linen coverwith a dust jacket • $59.00 �

The Infantry Assualt Badge by Sascha Weber - Already highly acclaimed in its Germanversion, the English edition is an important and indispensable addition to every collector’slibrary. All known variants of the badge are discussed and explained in detail including over1,000 pictures on 253 page. • Hard bound, linen cover with a dust jacket • $90.00 �The Awards of the Heer, Vol. 1 by D. Maerz/B.Hartmann - This first book of a two-vol-

ume set of reference books is the most complete work regarding the decorations a soldier

of the German Wehrmacht could be awarded. Over 800 pictures on 448 pages - Delux Bind-ing • $115.00 �The Party Badge by Jo Rivett - With over 500 pages and more than 2,000 color photos,author, Jo Rivett presents the history, designs, manufacturing and intrinsic details of theParty Badges of the NSDAP. The topic is covered in depth. A detailed chapter on the GoldenParty Badges rounds off this critical and provocative book. 524 pages - $115.00 �The Wehrpaß and Soldbuch of the Wehrmacht by A. Scapini/A. Gorzanelli - The Wehrpaßand Soldbuch of the Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, and Waffen-SS are covered on 328 pagesin great detail. Each is translated into English and the meaning and purpose for every entryis explained in detail. - $110.00 �The Memel Medal by A. Scapini - Over 150 pages presenting all known original variationsof this fairly rare medal, but also shows all the known fakes. The history of the medal aswell as the packages and the documents are also part of this important book. Includes 159pages with over 500 pictures and photographs, most in color - $60.00 �

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The Camouflage Helmets of the Wehrmacht - by Paul MartinThis is the first time that an author has tackled the difficultsubject of camouflage helmets and Paul Martin has done itin the only way possible: by showing many genuine examples.This first volume examines the sprayed, brushed, and texturedhelmets as well as those with wire camouflage. On over 300pages in full color genuine examples are presented in neverbefore seen detail. An indispensable reference for the seriouscollector of any camouflage helmet. • Large Format • HardCover • 312 pages • 715 photos, most in color • 120.00plus shipping from Bender Publishing.

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Volume 1: WWII American Airborne: Early Years, Training,Jump Wings, Parachutes, Jump Helmets, Paramarines

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German Cross in Silver Holders of the SS and Police: For the first time,full biographical data and unpublished photo material is available for theSS and Police holders. The award itself is in full color, its recommendationprocess, and actual award documents are also included. 208 pages • 127photos & documents • deluxe binding • $34.95 �

German Cross in Gold Holders of the SS and PoliceVolume 1: “Das Reich.” Kurt Amlacher to Heinz Lorenz. Research providescomprehensive information for the holders of this prestigious decorationto include the combat narrative that actually resulted in the award. Anappendix includes the most detailed Order of Battle listing of commandscompiled to date, as well as new data on the Division’s Roll of Honor Claspand Close Combat Clasp in Gold holders. 432 pages • 295 photos/illustra-tions • deluxe binding • $44.95 �Volume 2: “Das” Reich.” Karl-Heinz Lorenz to Herbert Zimmermann. Thiswork concludes the known confirmed holders of the German Cross in Goldof “Das Reich” who were awarded their decoration for combat while mem-bers of that division. 432 pages • 247 photos • deluxe binding • $44.95 �Volume 3: Regiment and Division “Nordland.” Yerger’s extensive contactsthroughout the world helped him once again author a historical journeywhich leads us through the combat actions of “Nordland’s” recipients ofthe German Cross in Gold in great detail. 252 pages • 139 photos • deluxebinding • $44.95 �Volume 4: presents new material and photos on the Waffen-SS Cavalry.Emphasis is on the Kavallerie Brigade, “Florian Geyer,” and “Maria There-sia.” Data for unit devel opment, commanders, and senior staff, is the mostinclusive yet published. A full campaign report by a senior commander,Allgemeine-SS riding units, Honor Clasp, and Close Combat Clasp in Goldholders are included. Feldpost data, multiple officer assignment lists andaddendum. 368 pages • 151 photos • Deluxe Binding • $44.95 �

Volume 5: covers the first half of German Cross in Gold holders of thePolizei Division and independent Polizei Units. Exacting new details of thisunit that saw combat in the West, Russia, and Greece includes its numerouscommanders and senior staff, as well as an exhaustive study of its devel-opment and Kampfgruppe Polizei Division. The Honor Clasp and Close Com-bat Clasp in Gold holders of the formation are detailed, all enhanced witha wealth of previously unseen documents and photos. Foreword by LeslieFiorenza. 320 Pages • 138 photos • Deluxe binding • $44.95 �Volume 6: Completes the study of the Polizei Division German Cross inGold holders in previously unrecorded detail. In addition, the independentSenior SS and Polizei holders of the award are examined, many of whomwere higher SS and Police Leaders. Along with significant and previouslyunseen photos and documents, the author, Mark C. Yerger added an ad-dendum that updates previous volumes in the series with new informationand illustrations. Foreword by George M. Nipe. 320 pages • 126 photosand illustrations Deluxe Binding • $44.95 �Volume 7: The first of two volumes, "Wiking" Part I includes the mostdetailed Combat Elements chapter of the series to date in both textand photos. The divisional commanders are also covered in expandedtext detail and unpublished images. The 78 German Cross in Gold re-cipient biographies covered in Part I include the two longest of “Wik-ing,” Swords holders Hans Dorr and August Dieckmann. Among the 33Roll of Honor Clasp and Close Combat Clasp in Gold holders are furtherunpublished images and details, including previously unconfirmedaward holders. An addendum adds significantly to prior volumes withpreviously unpublished award ceremony images of “Das Reich” and thecomplete surviving award documents for another German Cross in Goldholder. 432 pages (100 pages more than previous volumes) • 242 pho-tos • $54.95 �

“Heroes in Our Midst” continues in this 2ndvolume with an in-depth study of everythingairborne-related. The Troop Carrier Commandchapter outlines training and tactical opera-tions, aircraft used, uniforms, insignia, plus116 Troop Carrier squadron patches.Pathfinders are covered in similar fashionshowing uniforms, insignia, and their special-ized radar, lighting and signal equipment. The

massive chapter on Glider Troops covers tactical glider developmentand operations, plus uniforms and insignia worn by glider pilots andtroops to include the evolution of garrison cap patches of all styles. Allknown makers of glider qualification badges and their associated trim-mings are detailed in full color. The paratroopers’ Jump Uniform is astand-alone 160 page chapter showing numerous photos of the “ballooncloth” coverall, the M1941 and M1942 jump uniforms and their modifi-cations, and an extensive 42 page study of jump boot evolution by man-ufacturer. The chapter concludes with coverage of the M1943 fieldcombat uniform with a special emphasis on modified M1943 jumptrousers.

512 pages • 1400 photos (most in color) • $94.95 �Foreword by General (Ret) James J. Lindsay

“Heroes in Our Midst” Volume 1 - When theintent to address the history of the WWII U.S.airborne forces was first contemplated, thereaction was “What can one do that hasn’t al-ready been done?” Upon hearing of the proj-ect, historians, advanced researchers,collectors, and fans of the airborne steppedforward asking, “What can I do to help?”What was initially intended to be a single vol-ume has turned into a formidable series on the subject. This first vol-ume deals in great detail with the Early Years, Airborne Training,Parachute Qualification Wings and Trimmings, Evolution of MilitaryParachutes, Jump Helmets, and Paramarines in 528 pages, 1660 photos(most in full color), large format deluxe binding, with the first 500copies signed and serial numbered - at a bargain price of $94.95 pluspostage. Future volumes, each over 500 pages, will cover Troop Carriers,Glider Troops, Pathfinders, Service and Jump Uniforms, Divisional/ Unitpatches, Distinctive Insignia, Special Insignia, Equipment, Weapons,Tactical Operations, Unit Colors (Flags and Guidons), and Paper-RelatedCollectibles.

528 pages • 1,660 photos - Most in ColorLarge Format Deluxe Binding • $94.95 �

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War Badges of the KriegsmarineBy Gordon Williamson

A perfect companion to “Torpedo Los,” thisbook covers the War Badges of the Kriegsmarinewith particular emphasis on the surface units.Packed with detailed obverse and reverse colorshots as well as close ups of hinges, pins andmaker marks giving the collector and military en-thusiast detailed coverage of all the major variants

of these desirable badges.As well as the badges themselves, a huge range of rare award

documents, paybook entries and other documentation is provided, alongwith many rare and previously unpublished detailed wartime images show-ing the awards being worn.380 Pages • 1,121 photos, most in color • Deluxe binding • $79.95 �

Military Pilot & Aircrew Badges of the World (1870-Present) Volume 1: Europe (Albania-Hungary)

By Don Chalif and Roger J. BenderWhile cleaning up our warehouse we came across

about 200 copies of this long out-of-print title. For thoseinterested in European Flying Badges this publication hasbeen the “bible” for years.

Over 25 years of research has gone into this historyand evolution of international air forces and their badgesfrom 1870-1982. This volume covers, with descriptivetext and photos, the European countries of Albania, Aus-tria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, East Germany, Great Britain, France and Hungary.224 pages • 559 photos/illustrations • Large Format • Deluxe Binding • $44.95 �

Headgear of Hitler’s Germany, Volume 5By Wilhelm P.B.R. Saris, Roger Bender, Otto Spronk and

Stan CookThe in-depth research of Third Reich political and

semi-political headgear continues. Thousands of for-eigners served in the wartime transportation forma-tions of “Speer” and “Todt.” Also detailed are the earlylabor organizations known as the “Freiwilliger Arbeits-

dienst” which would evolve into the “Reichsarbeitsdienst.” The RAD chap-ter is loaded with new facts and has a 60-page study of the traditionscap badges explaining their design and wear. The evolution of headgearand insignia for all of the above is meticulously covered plus hundreds ofrare photos of them in wear.512 pages • 931 photos, many in color • Deluxe binding • $79.95 �

U.S. ARMY SOLDIERS AND THEIR CHEVRONS. by William K. Emerson.An Illustrated Catalog and History from the Revolutionary War to Present. This significant work includes many new illustrations and pho-

tographs showing soldiers wearing chevrons throughout the history of the US Army. Illustrated summary tables catalog and show each authorized chevron as well as widely worn unofficial chevron designs. All include titles

and dates of wear. For each rank chevron Col. Emerson explains how changes in army technology and organizations resulted in new NCO positionsand the soldiers’ associated duties. One entire chapter covers miscellaneous chevrons such as coast artillery rates, Army Mine Planter sleeve in-signia, World War I telephone operator ranks, the Army Transport Service chevrons, and many others. Data and illustrations are logically arrangedby time and when appropriate, by category. Paintings, drawing, and photos and research details have been gathered from National Archives,government repositories, museums, and private collections. Some are published here for the first time.

Collectors, military historians, museum personnel, reenactors, and those just interested in the U. S. Army will enjoy this important book.It will quickly become a standard reference work for libraries and museums.

446 pages • 920 photos and illustrations • Large format • Deluxe Binding $79.95 (plus shipping) �

Equipping the Corps, Volume 1:1892 to 1937 - Webgear, Weapons and Headgear

By Alec S. TulkoffTulkoff has once again combed through countless archives and

private collections to bring never before seen USMC pieces ofequipment and photographs together in this first of a two vol-ume set. Volume I covers the field gear, small arms (pistols, ri-fles and machineguns) and headgear from 1892 to 1937. The evolution of the MarineCorps bell crown cap is me tic ulous ly documented with both photographs and archivaldoc ument ation. Arsenal and Quartermaster records thought to have been destroyedwere located and new serial numbers attributed to the Marine Corps have been iden-tified for Krag rifles (1,000) as well as M1903 rifles, M1912 Colt Automatics, BAR’sand even a handful of shotguns. Detailed information about quantities contractedare supplied in the field gear chapter in regards to cartridge belts and suspenders.

384 pages • 861 photos, most in color • Deluxe binding • $79.95 �

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Germany’s Combat Helmets 1933-1945: A Modern Studyby Ken Niewiarowicz

Perhaps the best reference yet written on the overall subject of the Third Reich steel helmet.Details and heretofore little known facts are presented in a chronological order through theexamination of scores of the finest original examples. The reader will come away with a bet-ter understanding of the production, adornment and period modification in design of thecombat helmets of Hitler's armed forces.

468 pages • 867 Color Photos • Deluxe Binding • $72.95 • ISBN No. 1-932970-12-6

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Collecting World War II German Military Pay & ServiceBooks

by Ulric of England/Nigel AllisonAn example of the Service Book (Wehrpass) is shown, bro-

ken down page by page with full English translations, also examples of Pay Books(Soldbuch) for Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine and Waffen-SS with the same treat-ment. Of particular use to the collector or researcher is an A-Z glossary of mostitems of uniform and equipment detailed in the Pay Book. 128 pages • over 150photos • glossy soft cover • $39.99

Ulric of England PublicationsChariots of War

This book details the development of the small submersible, “humantorpedo,” or “chariot” as used by the Italian Navy against the Britishfrom 1941-1944. 170 pages • 215 photos • Large format • Case bound• $49.95

Third Reich & Political CuffbandsVolume 1: includes enhanced photographs, outlines all the main cuff-band manufacturing types, and shows examples of reproduction cuff-bands produced since the 1960’s. 80 pages • 230 photos • Soft bound• $29.99Volume 2: addresses manufacturing idiosyncrasies, and the complexsubject of reproductions in greater detail. 120 pages • 373 photos •Soft bound • $39.99

Reinhard Heydrich: the Biography (Vol. 1–The Road to War)Reinhard Heydrich was a controversial, enigmatic character, and in-genious diplomatic negotiator. To understand this complex man, theauthors have uncovered previously unpublished information (includ-ing documents and photographs from numerous private archives)which relate to both Heydrich’s political and personal life, and theypresent an objective and comprehensive picture. Large format • 166pages • 272 photos • $49.99

Reinhard Heydrich: the Biography (Vol. 2–Enigma)Details the life of Heydrich from the beginning of the Second World War, his in-volvement in the Jewish question and posting as acting “Reichs-Protector” for Bo-hemia-Moravia. Leading through until Heydrich’s assassination in 1942, his “StateFuneral” and continuing with the precarious life of his wife Lina and their familyuntil her death in 1985. Large format • 272 pages • 500 photos • $59.99 �

Apex of Glory - By Blaine Taylor“Apex of Glory” relives the glories and tragedies of

the Mercedes-Benz Company over seven turbulentdecades, and reveals the incredible rise of the companythroughout the period of Hitler’s Third Reich. In partic-ular it is the huge, and largely previously unpublished,photographic archive of Mercedes-Benz covering the pe-riod of the Third Reich. This archive had originally beenput together by Mercedes-Benz in 1940, and given toHitler as a special presentation gift of over 50 albums.372 pages • 464 photos/illustrations • large hardboundformat • $99.99 �

German Military Timepieces of World War II: Volume 1 (2nd edition)This concise book details the most important military timepieces including thespecial chronographs of the Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine deck watches. GermanArmy service/contract watches and may more are excellently described along withdetailed photography. 48 pages • Over 90 photos • Soft cover • $19.99

German Military Timepieces of World War II: Volume 2Covers details in the complex field of German Military Timepiece serial numberingallowing the collector/researcher to date a timepiece. Virtually every known Ger-man timepiece is superbly displayed and clearly detailed. Further enhanced byvarious archive documents, detailed drawings and period photographs. 136 pages• Over 150 photos • Soft cover • $39.99

German Military Timepieces ofWorld War II Volume 3: German Army/Waffen SS

Chapter 1 - D-H Numbering AnalysisChapter 2 - Heer D-H WristwatchesChapter 3 - D-U + D1-H WristwatchesChapter 4 - Heer D-H Pocket WatchesChapter 5 - Entries of Heer Watches in SoldbuchsChapter 6 - Waffen-SS TimepiecesChapter 7 - The Special SS Observer TimepieceChapter 8 - Entries of Watches in Waffen-SS SoldbuchsChapter 9 - Duty Clocks for Heer + Waffen-SSChapter 10 - Timepieces for German Military Vehicles.

144 pages • 384 Color photos • Large format • Hard bound • $79.95

Collecting Third Reich Recordings - by Stuart C. McKenzieThe author presents an unrivaled historic and musical study of recordings releasedin the 1930s/1940s. This well-documented book is in three parts: Music and mu-sicians; history and manufacture of military recordings with a well illustrated studyof record labels; and all postwar recordings from pre-1945 originals where avail-able. 120 pages • 313 photos • Soft cover • $30.00

Painted Steel: Steel Pots, Volume IIby Chris Armold

This volume features painted and unit marked helmets of WWI and WWII, plus avariety of divisional, regimental and subordinate markings. Special full-color platesdetail subordinate unit markings such as the tactical markings used by the U.S.2nd Division in WWI. In addition, insignia and specialty markings such as USNbeach battalion, Army engineers, medics, MP and airborne division tactical mark-ings are examined. A complete chapter is devoted to the history of the U.S. tankand combat vehicle crewman’s helmet from WWI to present. Other chapters providetips on reproductions and fake representations of U.S. helmets and accessories.384 pages • 1,053 photos (hundreds in color) • deluxe binding • $57.95 �

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The Civil War Uniforms of the United States Marine Corps:The Regulations of 1859

By Lt. Col. Charles H. Cureton, USMCR(Ret.) and David M. SullivanThis book is the first in-depth study of Civil War Marine uniforms and equip-ment ever undertaken, and it includes hundreds of contemporary studio por-traits of officers and men wearing the items described and illustrated in the1859 uniform regulations plus hundreds of color photographs of surviving ma-terial. There are complete chapters on the evolution of Marine insignia, swords,headdress, and all types of uniforms and clothing. 296 pages • 475 Color Photosand Period Portraits • Large Format Deluxe Binding • $79.95 �

River Patrol Insignia of the United States Navy (Vietnam) 1966/1972by Scott Kraska & Stephen Kirby

Those who served in Task Force 116 are among the most elite teams deployedby the U.S. Navy in Vietnam: PBRs, SEALs, Seawolves, and Black Ponies. Theirmission was to route the enemy deep within the secluded waterways of theDelta. This book illustrates the colorful insignia, emblems and artifacts usedby these units in great detail. 168 Pages • 375 Color Photos • Large FormatDeluxe Binding • $59.95 �

Handbook of the Hitler-Jugend Bann Numbers and Gebiet Trianglesby Wilhelm P.B.R. Saris with Philippe Gillain and Jeff Hammond

The author presents the reader with an in-depth development of HJ Gebiet tri-angles, shoulder straps and their colors, and the ranking systems. Additionally,the triangles and shoulder straps for all known special forces and formationsare covered. This book is a “Must Have” for all HJ collectors and researchers.784 Pages • 1034 Photos/Illustrations • Deluxe Binding • $89.95 �

Uniforms, Organizations & History of the German Police: Vol. 2By John R. Angolia & Hugh Page Taylor

This massive volume documents the uniforms, shoulder boards, collar tabs,uniforms of Police generals, specific insignia, awards, decorations, belts andbuckles. Then comes the history, organization and uniforms of five of the majorbranches of the Police organization: the Protection, Traffic and Municipal Po-lice, the Gendarmerie (including the motorized branch) and the Technical Emer-gency Corps (TN). 808 pages • 1,083 photos/Illustrations (Most in full color)• Deluxe binding • $89.95 �

The War Merit Cross - by Gordon Williamson and Josef CharitaThis book painstakingly reviews The War Merit Cross from 1939 through the postwaryears. Hundreds of color photos show the fronts, backs, pins, hinges, maker’s marks,presentation boxes, and award certificates while clearly laying out the manufacturingdetails to help identify each medal. In addition, the book closes with an illustratedbiography section complete with a list of recipients of the Knight’s Cross of the WarMerit Cross, with and without Swords, and details on how and when they earnedtheir medals. 458 pages • 739 photos • deluxe binding • $64.95 �

Defending the Reich - by David LittlejohnThis work gives a history of the air war, year by year, introducing the reader to theactive ground defenses...Flak, radar, searchlights, etc. The picture is completed withcoverage of Germany’s civil defense structure which included the Luftschutz, TeNo,Police and Fire Services, Werkfeuerwehr, Luftschutzpolizei, Fire Services (Youth), etc.All the above organizations are richly illustrated in color and period photos, and showrelated uniforms, rank and specialty insignia, daggers, flags, medals and helmets.680 pages • 1573 photos/illustrations (many in color) deluxe binding • $79.95 �

Aiguillettes of the Third Reich - by Wilhelm P.B.R. SarisAiguillettes were the most indispensable part on a uniform when on parade, for ad-jutants or for special duty services. The extensive text is an in-depth uniform studyof almost every state and Party organization, including the evolution of patterns aswell as hundreds of detailed color photos of aiguillettes and their parts, plus nu-merous portraits of them in wear. 640 pages •1034 photos/illustrations (many incolor) deluxe binding • $79.95 �

Leaders of the SS & German Police, Vol. 1: Ahrens to Gutenbergerby Michael Miller

This first volume provides detailed biographical sketches and photos of 71 seniorleaders of the SS and German Police. You will know promotion dates, every positionheld during their career, decorations received, postwar prosecution, and personal datalike family, religion, etc. For the autograph collector examples of signatures are also

provided. 498 pages • 288 photos/51 illustrations • deluxe binding • $48.95 �

Headgear of Hitler’s Germanyby Wilhelm P.B.R. Saris & Jill Halcomb Smith

Volume 3: The complexities of Political Headgear are unraveled with dates of intro-duction, insignia changes, and a historical background showing headgear evolutionfrom the 1920s to 1945. Of special significance is a 60 page full-color addendumfor ease of recognition. 592 Pages • 1,069 photos • deluxe binding • $54.95 �- by Wilhelm P.B.R. Saris with Stan Cook, Otto Spronk & Jill Halcomb SmithVolume 4: Includes the General-SS, SS Special Purpose Troops, SS-Death’s Headunits and the Germanic-SS (Netherlands, Belgium, Norway and Denmark). Coveragecontinues on the National Socialist Automobile Corps and the National SocialistMotor Corps with its numerous sub-units. The complex evolution of the insignia, theranking and piping systems, the various organizational and school headgear styles,plus full documentation and detail-filled photos grace this large reference. 512 pages• 824 photos/illustrations • deluxe binding • $59.95 �

For Germany: The Otto Skorzeny Memoirsedited by Craig W.H. Luther, Ph.D. & Hugh Page Taylor

Otto Skorzeny is one of the best known and colorful figures of the Third Reich. Beforehe died in 1975 he personally entrusted Bender Publishing with the formidable taskof producing the most detailed and up-dated version of his incredible life story. Aquarter of a century later, the ultimate story of “Scarface” Skorzeny” is finally avail-able. Complete with an exhaustive index, providing biographical details not foundin the text. 528 pages • 248 photos • deluxe binding • $48.95 �

Dressed for Duty, America’s Women in Uniform: (1898-1973)by Jill Halcomb Smith

Volume 1: This landmark reference presents an overall view of the role of women inthe service of our nation’s defense plus an in-depth study of the evolution of theiruniforms and insignia (many in color). Fifty organizations are covered in this volume,some of which are: Aerial Nurse Corps of America; Army Nurse Corps; Cadet NurseCorps; Citizen’s Defense Corps; Motor Corps of America; National Security Women’sCorps; Navy Nurse Corps. etc. 480 pages • 1,089 photos & illustrations • deluxe bind-ing • $54.95 �Volume 2: A continuing study of women in our nation’s defense, plus their uniformsand insignia. Some organizations covered include: Relief Wings, Inc., the SalvationArmy, USO, “Hello Girls,” United States Coast Guard Women’s Reserve (SPARS),United War Work Campaign, WAVES, Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), WomenWar Correspondents, WAAC/WAC, United States Naval Reserve (F), YMCA, YWCA,etc. 544 pages • over 1,300 photos/illustrations (most in color) deluxe binding •$59.95 �

Russian Helmets: from Kaska to Stalshlyem 1916-2001by Robert W. Clawson

“Russian Helmets” provides the keys to accurate identification of the various modelsof Russian and Soviet helmets. In addition it notes numerous rare experimental mod-els and evaluates their contribution to the evolution of subsequent production mod-els. Photos of the various models as well as cutaway drawings and diagrams areincluded. 128 pages • 161 photos (most in color) • deluxe binding • $34.95 �

US Silent Service: Dolphins & Combat Insignia 1924-1945by David A. Jones

This book chronicles the developmental history of US submarine insignia prior to1945. Each insignia is photographed (obverse and reverse) and magnified in color.All known contractors are covered plus embroidered versions, mess dress variations,the Roll of Honor, submarine combat insignia, battleflags, launch memorabilia andrelated submarine collectibles. 224 pages • 532 photos/illustrations (most in color)• deluxe binding • $39.95 �

Waffenrock: Parade Uniforms of the German Armyby Ltc. (ret.) Timothy J. Curley & Neil G. Stewart

87 examples of this important uniform are portrayed in beautiful, full-color profes-sional photography...illustrating every branch-of-service Waffenfarbe for enlistedmen, NCOs and officers. Details of their insignia, interior markings and tailoring arecovered for each uniform. This massive “gem” of a publication comes in a beautiful,heavy-duty slipcase. 592 pages • large 8-1/2 x 11 format • 1,140 photos, most instunning color • deluxe binding with slipcase • 7 pounds • $119.95 (See shippinginfo for special requirements on this title.) �

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The Call Of Duty: Military Awards & Decorations of the United Statesof America - By Ltc. John E. Strandberg & Roger James Bender

This monumental work spans over two centuries and illustrates in striking color theevolution of U.S. military decorations from 1782 to the Global War on Terrorism Serv-ice Medal in 2003. In this comprehensive reference, not only are the obverse, reverse,and approprivate rim markings illustrated in full color, it also states eligibility forthe award and gives historical background. The authors have also been able to ex-pand the coverage of known rim number styles and number ranges for Army, Navy,and Marine Corps campaign medals. 560 pages • 1,293 photos (most in color) •deluxe binding • $69.95 �

Postcards of Hitler’s Germany - by R. James BenderVolume 1 (1923-1936): Three basic categories of postcards are chronologically cov-ered: official issue, “printed to private order” for special events, and propaganda.These images depict a mini-history of National Socialist Germany from many histor-ical events to the complex latticework of German culture and society. The basic cardsare not only pictured, but all known variants are listed or illustrated. 368 pages •1,078 photos • deluxe binding • $54.95 �Volume 2 (1937-1939): As with Volume 1, all known variations are listed or illus-trated, plus special stamps and cancellations. 360 pages • 1,200+ photos/illustrations• deluxe binding $54.95 �Volume 3 (1940-1945): As with the first two volumes, it chronologically covers of-ficial issues, “printed to private order” for special events and propaganda cards forthe years 1940-1945. For added interest, the colorful cards from annexed and occu-pied countries are also included. 304 pages • 1,000+ photos • deluxe binding •$54.95 �

Leaders & Personalities of the Third Reich - by Charles HamiltonVolume 1: Charles Hamilton has blended a unique gathering of autographs, biogra-phies, and rare photographs to give a personal view of Adolf Hitler and the individ-uals who influenced him, and those he captivated with his notions of a “MasterRace” and “Thousand Year Reich.” Chapters include: Hitler’s Handwriting, The Moldersof Hitler’s Mind, The Führer’s “Inner Circle,” Staff, Adjutants, & Friends, The Gauleit-ers, The Women in Hitler’s Life, Builders of the New Reich, Personalities of the ThirdReich, and Prominent Refugees from the Third Reich. 480 pages • 876 photos/auto-graphs • deluxe binding • $44.95 �Volume 2: Records the lives and activities of additional personalities associatedwith Nazi Germany. Chapters include: Hitler as an Artist, The “Degenerate” Artists,

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Labor Organizations of the Reich - by John Angolia & David LittlejohnThis work details the complexity of the German labor organizations and their eventualabsorption by the Nazi Party. Accompanying the history and make-up of these or-ganizations is an in-depth study of their uniforms, insignia, decorations and flags.560 pages • 1,600 illustrations • deluxe binding • $54.95 �

Hitler’s Military Headquarters - by Aaron L. JohnsonThis work photographically covers the various headquarters from which Hitler con-ducted the German military effort during WWII. It also details all of his movementsduring the course of the war. Besides numerous unpublished photos and maps, ma-terial concerning the composition of Hitler’s headquarters, its guards, plus its highermilitary and political staffs are included. 240 pages • 391 photos • deluxe binding• $35.95 �

Gestapo Chief: The 1948 Interrogation of Heinrich Müllerby Gregory Douglas

Volume 3: Includes documents proving that Müller was working for U.S. intelligence;the large Soviet spy ring in England; details of Swiss bank accounts looted by theCIA; U.S. intelligence documents on Pearl Harbor showing the extent of prior knowl-edge of the Japanese attack; the origins of the bloody Stalin purges of the late1930s; Roosevelt’s successful plan to keep refugee Jews from finding safety in theU.S.; and the Slapton Sands disaster in 1944. 286 pages • 68 photos/illustrations •deluxe binding • $35.95 �

Müller Journals: The Washington Years, 1948-1950, Vol. 1by Heinrich Müller, edited by Gregory Douglas

Müller survived the war and in 1948 was recruited by the U.S. CIA. From 1948through 1952, Müller worked closely with top leadership of the CIA. During this pe-riod, he recorded the secret activities of the CIA and his observations about theWhite House and its top aides. The McCarthy probes and Müller’s part in them, theKorean War, anti-Semitism in official circles, CIA plans to overthrow foreign govern-ments, high-level theft of government funds, Müller’s connection with Kim Philbyand other Soviet agents are found in the journals. 272 pages • 74 illustrations •deluxe binding • $35.95 �

Volume II - The German Navy and Central Powers AirServices. Hardback. 248 pages. Full color. A continuation ofVol. 1, it is rich in content and history, as well as full colorpictures. Covers Imperial German Naval Air Service badgesplus qualification, training, and details on fakes. Most CentralPowers (Austro-Hun garian, Ottoman, & Bulgarian) Air Servicesinformation enclosed has never been published. • $85.00 �

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Volume I - Army Aviation & Commemorative AirshipBadges. Hardback. 184 pages. Full color. The first book tocover in detail Imperial German WWI flight training and re-quirements for flight badge award criteria as well as badgeconstruction details. It also provides information on how toidentify fake badges. • $75.00 �

The German Luftwaffe & Heer Paratrooper Badges ofWorld War II - 1936-1945 by Thomas DuranteThis comprehensive guide illustrates each and every maker ofthe German Luftwaffe and Heer paratrooper badges of World WarII. All eleven manufacturers are methodically presented in un-rivalled detail and clarity, and each of their 87 variants is sys-tematically catalogued with detailed pictures, uniquecharacteristics and precise dimensions. Previously unknown

makers of several Luftwaffe Para trooper badges are identified for the first time andrecently discovered variants of the Heer paratrooper badge are also revealed and de-tailed in this volume. Cloth badges, award documents, cases, 1957-version badgesand miniatures are also meticulously detailed in addition to many never seen pho-tographs in this all-encompassing work. Over 630 pages and 1,200 color photographsin 8”x10” hard-cover format; this volume is a must have for both the experiencedand novice collector alike. Over 630 pages • 1,200 color photos/illustrations • Large8” x 10” hard cover format • $150.00 �

Flight Badges of the Allied Nations, 1914-1918: Volume IThe French, Russian, and Romanian Air Services

by CDR. Robert S. Pandis USNR (Ret.)

A new work on in the series on Flight Badges of the Allied Nations, 1914-1918. This is the third volume offered(Volume 1 in the series) covering the flight badges of the French, Russian, and Romanian Air Services. It includesnever before published information and photographs on what is a very difficult area for researchers and collectors.This volume is a "must have" for both serious aviation historians and collectors of these rare decorations. Signedby the author. hard cover; 320 pages • 1,113 color photos. • $95.00 �

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