Militaria & Collectibles

For the first time in detail, this examination of German medal bars covers a subject long overlooked in reference books. Illustrating over 100 German medal bars in full color, both obverse & reverse views are shown, as well as close up images...

Provides the "boot camp" training you need to help you plan a collecting strategy & conquer the market in this exciting hobby. Find advice & detailed listings to help you buy and sell like a veteran at online stores, antique shops, flea markets & military

A comprehensive visual encyclopedia of medical care. Showcases the uniforms, equip, & members of a large group of individual Civil War doctors Cartes de Visites along with resonant images of existing pre-war structures used to heal the sick. 250 B&W

The thrill of learning about the past through medal research. You will be lead every step of the way towards discovering more about the recipient of the medal. Great for family trees as well as medal collectors. 60 B&W photos; 7.5x10.25 inches, 144 pgs.

The only complete color guide to Marine Corps decorations, medals, ribbons, badges & insignia in the world. Complete order of precedence for all Marine Corps awards from 1939 to today. 24 Color plates; 8.5x11 inches, 132 pgs.

80 pgs. of WWII coke ads. 8.5x11 inches, 80 pgs.

Dynamic war-era playthings for every toy collector & enthusiast. Chapters on the home front, punch & stock, box tops & dimes, scrapbook collectibles. 100s of Color & B&W photos; 11x8.5 inches, 272 pgs.

Treat this book as a nostalgic trip back into the time of 6 decades ago & also as a teaching aid for people who did not live during those times. 700+ Color photos; 8.5x11 inches, 186 pgs.

The sneak attack on Hawaii was perhaps the greatest rallying point around which America would gather in its 165 year history. 17 Color pgs; 8.5x11 inches, 88 pgs.

The World War II German Army Combat Collector's Handbook. Detailed information on the uniforms & equipment of the elite Fallschirmjaeger, the German paratroops of World War II. 34 Color photos; 293 photos; 5.5x8.5 inches, 310 pgs.

Covers everything worn & used by the U-Boat crews. Includes: uniforms, headgear, cap ribbons, rank insignia, trade insignia, the U-Boat badge, gallantry & other awards, personal documentation, equip & more. 1,151 color & B&W photos & illus.; large format,

Sections deal with uniforms, headgear, footwear, equipment, camouflage & protective garments; Fasllschirmjaeger specific articles, weapons, barracks impressions & personal items. 8 Color pgs; 300+ photos; 5.5x8.5 inches, 286 pgs.

See how Zippo lighters were used & served as a canvas for personal & political expression. 170 photos, 9x9 inches, 176 pgs.

The first in-depth published work in over 20 years on Third Reich Political Leaders uniforms & their regalia. Some of the finest items in the collecting community uniforms, insignia, headgear, flags, banners & more. 500+ color & B&W photos; 8.5x11 inche

All-inclusive, covering every aspect of aviation related uniforms & equip used by the American Navy during World War II. Includes: pre-war naval aviation & training, survival equip & aircraft carrier based aviation as well as parachute riggers, photograph

Contains detailed biographies & official efficiency & promotion reports for 53 Knight's Cross winners, as well as biographies for 67 rating commanders. 150+ B&W photos; 8.5x11 inches, 256 pgs.

44 helmets from several premier collections are featured in 100s of highly detailed, full-color close-ups of decals, liners, rivets, chinstraps & buckles, interior markings & stamps, as well as phtoso comparisons of chinstrap, liner band, rivet & liner ma

The finest original reference on medals, badges & decorations ever available. Produced in Berlin for use during the Third Reich, it includes virtually every military, political & civil medal, bade & award through 1943. 180+ photos, most in color, 160 pgs.

44 helmets from several premier collections are featured in 100s of highly detailed, full-color close-ups of decals, liners, rivets, chinstraps & buckles, interior markings & stamps, as well as phtoso comparisons of chinstrap, liner band, rivet & liner ma

Describes in detail all of the vital things to look for in determining originality, style, type & finish of these helmets. Of great interest to the collector & researcher are complete descriptions of each helmet type, with detailed closeups of interior, e