At 380 pages and featuring more than 1,100 photographs, most presented in full color, War Badges of the Kriegsmarine is an outstanding reference work and the ideal companion volume to Torpedo Los. Carefully researched and richly illustrated, this book provides an in-depth study of the highly collectible war badges of the German Kriegsmarine, with particular emphasis on awards issued to surface fleet personnel during World War II.
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At 380 pages and featuring more than 1,100 photographs, most presented in full color, War Badges of the Kriegsmarine is an outstanding reference work and the ideal companion volume to Torpedo Los. Carefully researched and richly illustrated, this book provides an in-depth study of the highly collectible war badges of the German Kriegsmarine, with particular emphasis on awards issued to surface fleet personnel during World War II.
Designed for collectors, historians, and militaria enthusiasts, the book is packed with detailed obverse and reverse color images, along with close-up examinations of hinges, pins, catches, and maker marks. These high-quality photographs allow readers to closely study the construction characteristics and manufacturing variations of the major wartime badge types, providing valuable assistance in identifying and authenticating original examples.
Beyond the badges themselves, the volume also includes an extensive collection of rare award documents, Soldbuch and paybook entries, citation paperwork, and related historical material. Numerous rare and previously unpublished wartime photographs further enhance the work, showing Kriegsmarine personnel proudly wearing these prestigious awards in service.
Combining detailed technical analysis with historical context, this comprehensive volume is an essential addition to any serious World War II militaria library and an invaluable resource for collectors of German naval awards and decorations.
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