Often overshadowed by the more famous combat awards of the Luftwaffe, the Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge remains one of the most historically significant and collectible German World War II decorations. This comprehensive volume provides the first truly in-depth examination of every aspect of this prestigious wartime award.
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Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge Reference Guide
Often overshadowed by the more famous combat awards of the Luftwaffe, the Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge remains one of the most historically significant and collectible German World War II decorations. This comprehensive volume provides the first truly in-depth examination of every aspect of this prestigious wartime award.
Carefully researched and richly illustrated, the book documents all known badge types from both identified and unidentified wartime manufacturers. Detailed studies of construction methods, design variations, and maker characteristics allow collectors and historians to better understand and accurately identify original wartime examples.
Beyond the badges themselves, the volume also explores award cases, packets, award documents, miniatures, Soldbuch and Wehrpass entries, postwar 1957 versions, and reproduction examples. These additional sections provide invaluable information for collectors seeking to authenticate and preserve original artifacts while avoiding modern reproductions and dangerous fakes.
Featuring more than 130 pages and over 500 full-color photographs, this concise yet authoritative reference work contains everything collectors need to know about the Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge. Essential for both beginner and advanced militaria collectors, this book is an outstanding addition to any serious World War II awards library.
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