Published by R.J. Bender. 1st Edition 1985 One of few, still to date, publications dealing with the cloth insignia of the NSDAP. Covered (in 334 pages) are the early forms of insignia and their development through to the 1939 4th pattern insignia. Collar patches, armbands and the varying other forms of uniform insignia are covered with accompanying images. The insignia of the SA is covered in equal in-depth detail. Never
Published by R.J. Bender. 3rd Edition 1987. A superb, 445 page volume, covering all the German military awards to all organisations serving the Third Reich during WW2. Actual size photographs of a multitude of awards, assisting the collector in identifying original items. Award cases are also studied along with award documents. A very good ‘early’ reference work !
Published by R.J. Bender. 1st Edition. A 1967 published book detailing the varying organisations within the Third Reich related to flight and ‘Air force’ formations. 190 pages on high quality paper. One of the earlier books that paved the way for further in-depth studies of Third Reich military history, relying on, in many instances line drawings, as originals items were not readily at hand. Very good condition with slight
With the advent of feature films and a general interest in WW2 from the mid 1950’s, collecting Nazi German militaria of all types started to grow in popularity. With this new popularity came the first, its has to be said, crude reference works....this being a prime example. This very early (1958 privately published in the USA) card cover, 75 page ‘booklet’ shows line drawings of all
An excellent pocket size reference catalogue of Imperial and Third Reich awards badges and decorations, with a mid 1980’s price guide. Excellent for carrying to fairs as a cross reference….as new condition.
“We Also Served’…The History of the Home Guard in Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Ely 1940 - 1943. A privately produced 107 page history of this Battalion. An excellent account of its activities and the individual activities of its various battalions and companies. Contains several pictorial plates. Dust jacket present but as can be seen is ‘scruffy’. An excellent study of this area Home Guard.
A ‘technology’ as old as the Gemini & Apollo programmes being 21 stereoscopic views of ‘John Glenn’s Historic Space Flight’. To be viewed via the ‘View-master’ ‘binoculars’. Yes a very old media, but still stunning images when viewed ! Its ‘own’ piece of vintage history portraying historic space flight !
A very nice red felt ‘high school’ type pennant, showing the home town of the first man on the moon Neil Armstrong. Damage and moth free condition. None NASA produced commemorative item.
A very nice condition, vintage NASA sticker commonly sold during the Apollo programme and used as a ‘bumper sticker’. Damage free condition, even to the protruding ‘arms’. Now an iconic image.
A rare, un-used period sticker commonly referred to as a ‘bumper sticker’ for the Apollo 15 space mission. Damage free, with a couple of minor stains to the obverse (may well wipe clean). Approx 9cms in diameter
A space fight commemorative lapel badge for ‘The Voyager’ solar system exploitation satellite. Oval in shape being 7cms wide. Excellent overall condition with a slight edge scuff at 7 o’clock. Reverse with lapel pin fitting.