One of the unique features of German armed forces uniforms in World War II was the number and range of insignia, both of metal and cloth, which were worn on combat uniforms. These were officially awarded to mark a man's participation in particular campaigns and battles, his length of front line service, or particular achievements. This book lists, explains, describes and illustrates in detail the arm shields, cuff titles, medals, and battle badges worn by the German Army, Luftwaffe and Waffen-SS ground troops from 1939-45, including a number of rare and controversial insignia.
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This book lists, explains, describes and illustrates in detail the arm shields, cuff titles, medals, and battle badges worn by the German Army, Luftwaffe and Waffen-SS ground troops from 1939-45, including a number of rare and controversial insignia.
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Battle shields - Narvik, Krim, Kuban, Cholm, Demjansk, Lappland, Lorient * Campaign cuff titles - Afrika, Kreta, Kurland, Metz * Campaign medals - Eastern Front 1941/42, Afrika * Battle badges - Infantry, Panzer, General, Flak, Anti-Partisan * Luftwaffe Battle Badges - Ground, Sea, Panzer, Flak * Close Combat Clasp, Tank Destruction Badge, Sniper Badge
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An experienced researcher explains and illustrates the wide variety of battle insignia of the Army, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781841763521
Publisert
2002-03-20
Utgiver
Vendor
Osprey Publishing
Vekt
200 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
5 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
48

Forfatter
Illustratør

Om bidragsyterne

Gordon Williamson was born in 1957 and currently works for the Scottish Land Register. He spent seven years with the military Police TA and has published a number of books and articles on the decorations of the Third Reich and their winners. He is author of a number of World War II titles for Osprey. Darko Pavlovic was born in 1959 and currently lives and works in Zagreb, Croatia. An architect by profession, he started his career as a full-time illustrator several years ago, with a specialist interest in military subjects. He has already illustrated Men-at-Arms 282 Axis Forces in Yugoslavia 1941-45 and Elite 60 U-Boat Crews 1914-45. Darko has also written titles for the Osprey Men-at-Arms series on the Austrian cavalry of the 19th century.