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A Set of 3 Hardback Books on British and German Combat and Gallantry Awards. BO 430. - BO 430
Book No 1: Combat Medals of the Third Reich by Christopher Ailsby. When Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany he introduced a wide variety of new awards and decorations to reward those who helped him to power, and as the Second World War progressed these increased further. Hardback with dust cover, 255 illustrated pages. Book No 2: The Royal Navy Reserve Long Service and Good conduct medal as awarded to The Royal Naval Auxiliary sick berth reserve by Rick Thornton & Peter Beighton. Most Naval medal collectors are familiar with the RNR medal with its green ribbon, but some might be surprised to see when examining the edge of some specimens , not the expected rate and RNR (Royal Naval Reserve) but the letters RNASBR (Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve). This book is intended to show what the RNASBR was and how its members came to qualify for the RNR medal. The book comes with a personal letter to the previous owner from the author. Hardback with dust cover, 61 illustrated pages. Book No 3: British Gallantry Awards by PE Abbott & JMA Tamplin. When ‘British Gallantry Awards’ was first published in 1971 it was immediately acknowledged as the standard reference work on this subject. Hardback with dust covers, 315 illustrated pages. The price for theses 3 books includes UK delivery. BO 430.
£95.00

Scarce *Out of Print*Hardback Copy of ‘Allied Special Forces Insignia 1939-1948’ by Peter Taylor. BO 429. - BO 429
Peter Taylors aim in compiling ‘Allied Special Forces Insignia 1939-1948’ is to fill a gap in the growing bibliography of militaria collecting. At the same time, Brigadier Bryan Watkins’ introduction sets in context the growth and development of Allied Special Forces during global conflict 1939-1945. Hardback with dust cover, 220 illustrated pages. A must for the collector/enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. BO 429.
£70.00

*1st Edition* 1973 Swords & Blades of the American Revolution by George C. Neumann. BO 428. - BO 428
Beginning with the traditional European blades that travelled to America, this book describes, illustrates and identifies over 700 basic types of arms and explains their tactical use. Spanning the whole of the colonial period, with an emphasis on the years from 1700-1783, the author outlines early adaptations; geographic differences in weapons; their importance to civilians and their evolution as a result of tactical lessons learnt prior to 1775; weapon production in Europe and America. Published by David and Charles in 1973, it comes complete with dust wrapper. Hardback 288 illustrated pages with dust wrapper. This book is indispensable for the collector/enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. BO 428.
£125.00

Volume One-German Daggers of WWII ‘A Photographic Reference’ by Thomas M. Johnson. BO 427 - BO 427
This is volume one of an ongoing series of four covers: Army, Luftwaffe & Kriegsmarine. The book is illustrated in glorious colour & Black and White, showing the daggers in close up detail and in wear. There are scholarly text and captions to each illustration by Thomas Johnson who is a world recognised authority on the subject of German daggers of the Second World War. Near perfect condition hardback with cover, 224 illustrated pages. A beautiful book for both the collector and researcher. The price includes UK delivery. BO 427.
£85.00

*1st Edition* of Volume 1 of ‘The Blitz Then And Now’. BO 426. - BO 426
A 1st Edition* of Volume 1 of ‘The Blitz Then And Now’ (1987) researched by Micheal Ockden, Colonel Roy. M. Stanley II and Jean Paul Pallud. As a direct source of the day to day effects of Luftwaffe operations over Britain at the time, the book utilises extracts from the 24-hour log compiled by the Ministry of Home Security, and this provides a contemporary diary of events as they affected the Homefront. Hardback with slip, 336 illustrated pages. An informative book in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. BO 426.
£95.00

*1st Edition* Last Hope, The Blood Chit Story by ‘R.E.Baldwin & Thomas Wm. McGarry. BO 425 - BO 425
A 1st Edition of ‘Last Hope, The Blood Chit Story’ by ‘R.E.Baldwin & Thomas Wm. McGarry published in 1997 by ‘Schiffer Military History’ books. More than three quarters of a century ago, in the skies over what are now Afghanistan and Pakistan, Royal Air Force flyers began carrying documents written in languages of the area promising to reward native peoples for the safe return of airman who were forced down amongst them. The descendants of those documents, known as ‘Blood Chits’ are routinely carried by both British and American air crews on operations worldwide. This book is the illustrated history of ‘Blood Chits’ from their infancy at the dawn of the air age through their maturity at the close of WWII. Hardback with slip, 219 illustrated pages. Included are three rare and original ‘Blood Chits’ printed on silk. An excellent piece of history for the collector/enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. BO 425
£155.00

A Brand New Set of Four Books for Modellers & Researchers Covering ‘PZ.Kpfw. V Panther, Hetzer & G-13, M5A1 Stuart Tanks and also the Messerschmitt Me 262. BO 424 - BO 424
Four brand new sealed books. 1: PZ.Kpfw. V Panther by Arkadiusz Wróbel and Robert Wróblewski. Paperback, sealed approx. 20 illustrated pages. 2: Hetzer & G-13 by George Parada, Robert Wróblewski, Mike Koenig and Stefan Draminski. Paperback, sealed approx. 40 illustrated pages. 3: M5A1 Stuart by Krzysztof Mucha and George Prada. Paperback, sealed, approx. 40 illustrated pages. 4: Messerschmitt Me 262 In Defence if the Third Reich by Marek J. Murawski. Paperback, sealed, approx 40 illustrated pages. All of these books were published by ‘Kagero’ in c2010 and are not currently available to purchase at any retailers. Invaluable to the modeller or researcher. The price includes UK delivery. BO 424.
£95.00

Two Scarce Books, One on ‘French Military Weapons 1717-1938’ & One a 1st Edition of ‘British Pistols & Guns 1640-1840’. BO 423. - BO 423
A 1st edition (1951) ‘British Pistols & Guns 1640-184’ by Ian Glendenning. *spine slightly loose*The firearms illustrated and discussed in this work are all, as far as possible, of good quality ; military weapons have been avoided where possible and also the immense number of variations and ‘freaks’ that have appeared since the 17th century. Hardback with slip, 195 illustrated pages. A 2nd edition limited to 2000 copies (1973) ‘French Military Weapons 1717-1938’ by Major James Hicks. In presenting his efforts on French Ordnance, as set in the book, ably assisted by Mr Andre Jandot in his drawings of over 80 original plates. Hardback with cover, 281 illustrated pages. Both books are in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. BO 423.
£140.00

Two Books Covering the ‘MP40’ Sub-Machine Gun. BO 421. - BO 421
The first book is a detailed history, from the early beginnings of the MP18. MP28, MP34 & MP38 to the final version of the MP40 and covers every detail of the weapon, its accessories and its manufacturers. It has profuse illustrations and scholarly text. The book is called ‘Blitzkrieg’ The MP40 machinepistole of WWII by Frank Iannamico published in 2003. The second book is the ‘MP40 Sub-Machine gun’ by Mike Ingram, which again is profusely illustrated with detailed cutaways, full colour artwork and photographs of the weapon. A desirable pair of books for any collector or researcher with an interest in this iconic weapon. The price includes UK delivery. BO 421.
£125.00

A Set of Five Books Relating to German Uniforms, Badges and Daggers. BO 420 - BO 420
1: 2nd corrected edition from 1969 of Andrew Mollo’s ‘Uniforms of the SS’ Allgemeine-SS 1923-1945 Volume 1. Much has been written about the S.S. since the end of the war, both apologising for, and enlarging upon its unenviable reputation. This is not such a book. It deals only with the appearance of an organisation which in the midst of the twentieth century, enthusiastically re-created a military order reminiscent of the dark ages. Hardback 73 illustrated colour & black and white pages. 2: *Scarce* ‘Daggers and Insignia of the S.S. 1933-45. Paperback 10 illustrated pages. 3: *Scarce* Early 1965 ‘A Guide to Nazi Daggers, Swords and Bayonets’ by F.J. Stephens. Despite the scarcity of suitably illustrated literature, the interest in collecting ‘Nazi’ dress weapons is increasing. This book gives an in-depth illustrated description of ‘Nazi’ daggers, swords and bayonets. Paperback, 55 illustrated pages. 4: A ‘Time Life’ The Third Reich Series on the S.S. The book covers the in-depth history of the S.S. from 1923-1945. A beautifully illustrated book from the editors of Time-Life books. Hardback, 192 colour and black white pictures. 5: Insignia, Decorations and badges of the Third Reich and occupied countries by R.Kahl. On behalf of the military collector’s service, the author worked on this book of all known Uniforms and badges of the Third Reich, the intention being to present details of general uniforms, insignia, badges, awards and uniforms accessories worn during the Third Reich. Hardback, 134 illustrated pages. The price for this rare collection of books includes UK delivery. BO 420.
£145.00
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