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REFERENCE BOOKS In many ways the most important asset a collector can draw on is not his pocketbook but his library. Good reference material is essential to identifying and understanding the history and significance of the items in your collection. Whether you have original pieces or reproductions, learning the history of what you have is one of the most enjoyable aspects of collecting. We have assembled a small group of what we feel are the best sources of information in print. All books are soft cover except where noted. |
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Deutsche Soldaten Uniforms, Equipment and Personal Items of the German Soldier 1939-45 By Agustin Saiz There have been all manner of books written on the German Army since the end of World War II. Books on the men, their tactics, commanders, equipment, weaponry and histories of the major battles they fought in can be found on the bookshelves of almost all 20th Century history enthusiasts.  Deutsche Soldaten is a stunning visual history of the German soldier and provides a unique reflection of how the men lived, ate, and washed themselves on the front, or behaved when at rest, what were their pastimes, ambitions, worries and how they spent their leave, through the collections of personal items and other artifacts they left behind. The author, an expert on 20th-Century military history and an avid collector of military items from many different armies, makes available to the general public for the first time all these artifacts which he has collected over the years in order to create this complete illustrated history. This book can best be understood as a G.I. Collector’s Guide (Histoire & Collections, 2005) for the German soldier. The treatment is very similar with page after page of pieces of uniform and equipment the even the most knowledgeable collector will find new items amongst. There are a great many close up photographs that will be invaluable for collectors looking to see what the genuine article looks like. Lavishly illustrated with thousands of color photographs, this large format book. To gain a full understanding of the level of detail contained in the book, please visit our website where you can see a selection of sample spreads. 8 x 12, 356 pages, hardbound, full color throughout.
AMB002....$54.95
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Heitai Uniforms  ,
Equipment and Personal Items of the Japanese Infantryman 1939-45By Agustin Saiz Once the seemingly invincible conquerors of nearly all of East Asia, today relatively little is known of the exact weapons, uniforms, and lifestyle of World War II Japanese soldiers (the Heitai). In this lavishly illustrated book, readers and historians alike can finally glimpse the precise personal effects of the Imperial infantryman. Thanks to a collection carefully nurtured through the decades, every aspect of the Heitai’s daily existence is shown in detail with superb color photography accompanied by informative descriptions. Items range from weapons to clothing (both tropical and arctic), eating implements, communications equipment, awards, helmets, insignia, visual devices, gas masks, canteens, cameras, tents and footwear. Also included are propaganda leaflets and simple reading material issued to the Heitai during long, slow periods of service on isolated (sometimes bypassed) Pacific islands. By examining the exact possessions of a Japanese soldier—from dagger to toothbrush, from hand grenade to undergarments—one is able to see history come to life in a way no cinema or text alone could convey. At the same time, it is of interest to note both the differences between an Imperial fighter’s equipment with that of a GI, and how in many ways it was similar. As a companion volume to the bestselling Deutsche Soldaten, this over-sized, one-of-a-kind work on the Imperial Heitai provides a uniquely illuminating view of the Japanese fighting man who was once America’s most fearsome enemy. 9 x 12, 480 pages, hardbound, full color photos throughout. AMB001....$94.95 
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The Life and Work of a Master Military Modeler and Historianby Jim DeRogatis
Sheperd Paine has done more than anyone to
elevate modeling to an art form. Building and painting miniature figures,
armor, aircraft and ships with equal skill, Shep Paine created incredibly
detailed and masterfully rendered vignettes and dioramas. This is the
first book to examine all of his remarkable work, cataloging it with more
than 700 beautiful color photos and charting in an interesting
conversational format the life experiences that formed these remarkable
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BKS115....$24.95
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U.S.
MILITARY MEDALS: 1939-Present, by Frank Foster and Lawrence Borts. 
SS
HELMETS by Major Kelly Hicks. An in-depth study of
SS steel helmets, both in the field and on parade. This book documents the
various types of helmets used between 1933 and 1945 and describes the
different insignia and finishes found on them. In short, a very good reference
book, on a classic collector’s subject. 
F.W. ASSMANN & SOHNE INSIGNIA CATALOG. 
GERMAN
COMBAT EQUIPMENTS 1939-45 Gordon Rottman, ill. by Ron
Volstad. 48 pages, 8 pages of color plates. 
Decorations, Medals, Ribbons & Insignia of the
U.S. Marine
Corps WWII to Present. Complete and easy guide
to USMC Military Medals & Decorations with award criteria. Over 30 full
color plates including common foreign & UN medals. Precedence of wearing
for ribbon bars & devices. Identification, Skill & specialty badges, rank
insignia, history. 124 p softbound
A Complete Guide to U.S. Navy Medals, Badges & Insignia.
Complete and easy guide to US Navy Military
Medals & Decorations with award criteria. Over 30 full color plates
including common foreign & UN medals. Precedence of wearing for ribbon
bars & devices. Identification, Skill & specialty badges, rank insignia,
history. 144 pages softbound.