G514
82
pages, hardback, extensively illustrated reference by Tony Vickers. From the publisher's description: "The work is
a photographic study of the development of the Army visor cap from 1871 right through the First World War,
looking closely at the period between the wars, a subject that is very much over-looked until now.. then a detailed
overview of the Third Reich period and finally a look in to the Veteran associations. The book informs the reader on
the changes in shape using clever and helpful graphic drawings and of course the changes in insignia, colors, and styles.
All the caps featured in the book are from the author's collection, and they are backed up by numerous previously
unpublished period images."
$45
German Army Visor Caps: 1871-1945
G515
364
page hardbound reference by Klaus Lubbe - a very well-researched listing of all German bayonets, short swords,
trench knives, and cutlasses from 1740 to 1945. Illustrated with nice black and white photographs and featuring
close-ups of unit and maker stamps and other key areas of interest. The examples are documented, identified, and
values are given in both Euros and US Dollars. Publication date is 2000, text is in German and English. An excellent
primary reference for German bayonets. New
$25
German Sidearms And Bayonets Reference With Current Price Guide
G516
Another excellent bayonet reference by Klaus Lubbe. From a study of 15,000 period photos of soldiers and sailors
with rifles and bayonets, the author has selected 676 which are the most meaningful and illustrative. All of the great
black and white photos are fully captioned in German and English with such information as military unit, uniform
details, firearm identification, and bayonet descriptions. This is a wealth of information direct from original sources.
A great equipment reference. 164 pages, hardbound, new.
$20
German Uniforms & Bayonets: 1841-1945 Pictorial Reference
G517
640
pages with approx. 1,200 photographs and illustrations, bound in linen with a protective cover. English text.
Over the period from 1867 to 1918 the Austro-Hungarian artillery experienced major changes both in technical and
organizational terms. Proceeding from the muzzle-loader of the ‘Battery of the Dead’ at the Battle of Sadowa in
1866,
the artillery was continuously modernized and evolved from the M 1875, M 1880 and M 1899 systems to barrel
recoil artillery and finally the massed guns of the First World War. A total of 637 pages and more than 1,200
photographs, design sketches and illustrations, sometimes published for the first time, demonstrate not only the
appearance and design principles of the more than a hundred artillery models introduced over this period, but also
numerous prototypes and contemporary foreign artillery systems. Tables and organizational charts describe the
structures and organization of the artillery at different times and plans and descriptions explain firing methods and
artillery tactics in detail. Colour illustrations of the types of Austrian ammunition employed in the First World War
round off the picture. Dr. M. Christian Ortner, is the Director of the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum in Vienna. New
$140
The Austro-Hungarian Artillery from 1867 to 1918: by Dr. M. Christian Ortner
G518
Hardback, 600+ pages, color illustrations throughout. This new book from Howard Williamson has taken over eight
years to write and research. This is the definitive volume on Great War Campaign and Gallantry Medals, compiled
from many original sources including contemporary documents and official Government publications. In addition, Mr.
Williamson has undertaken a great deal of original research, the results of which he publishes here for the first time.
Amongst this new information a detailed section on the Military Medal revealing much new information to aid
research including a study of the MM Gazettes linking them with dates and battles, and the use of Schedule Numbers to
identify MMs won together and for the same action. Much new information is revealed on the medals themselves and
the detailed section on the Medal Index Cards will be a major help to all WWI Researchers. The book should pay for
itself many times over. A few examples of how are: 1) Prevention of expensive mistakes eg buying fake medals (MC,
DFC etc). Enabling you to recognise original 1914, Aug–Nov bars, gallantry medal bars and all forms of renaming etc.
2)
By enabling you to identify "Special" L/G dates eg those for 1.7.16, escaping, last stands, Irish Rising, major battles
etc. 3) By enabling you to identify rare medals either by numbers awarded (eg TFWM numbers to units) or rarity (eg
1
st Type Victory Medals) and many more. The book will provide researchers and collectors with a ready reference to
resolve the many questions posed by collecting Great War Medals and holds vital WWI information which is not
available online. This the first volume of two. (Volume II is not yet published.) It is intended all aspects of the
collecting and researching of Great War Medals will be covered by the two volumes.
$110
The Great War Medal Collectors Companion
G519
"
The Thirtieth Division in the World War", by Elmer Murphy and Robert Thomas, Old Hickory Publishing Co.:
1936, 342
pp., with numerous photos, line-art illustrations and maps, includes officer, valor, and casualty rosters. We
have several copies of this history from an unopened box found beneath the sales counter of the author's hardware
store in LePanto Arkansas. A review of this history in the February 1940 issue of
Foreign Service
says "Complete in
its detail, the history is a unique souvenir of the great war that, to quote from the introduction, undoubtedly will 'be
cherished more and more as the gap between the present and the stirring events of that period grow wider.'" If you
already own this unit history, here is your chance to upgrade to a brand new, never before touched original copy.
Some may have a few storage blemishes, but all are in remarkably good condition, and have never before been opened.
A good history of this well-respected combat division. I-
$50
WWI 30th Division Unit History
G520
204
page softbound unit history "The 32nd Troop Carrier Squadron: An Airborne C-47 Squadron 1942-1945" by
Captain Donald L. Van Reken. A very limited production unit history published and distributed by the author in 1989.
The 32nd served in the 314th Troop Carrier Group in North Africa, Sicily, England, France, and Germany and
participated in every major Airborne operation in the ETO. C-47's from this squadron dropped paratroopers and also
towed gliders. Capt. Van Reken was the editor of the squadron association newsletter, and compiled the information
for this history through reunion interviews and correspondence with his fellow squadron mates. Well-illustrated and a
great read! The author joined the squadron in time to fly paratroopers into Normandy for D-Day. We purchased his
uniform group, and also acquired several boxes of these very scarce unit histories. They originally sold for $25 when
he published them in 1989, and there can not be too many out there! Scarce WWII Airborne history, II+
$15
WWII Airborne 32nd Troop Carrier Squadron Unit History
