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NEW REVISED 2nd EDITION of "The Call of Duty" by Strandberg & Bender (Click this link for Details...)
IRON CROSS of 1939: by Gordon Williamson This extensive study, the result of many years of painstaking research, provides the collector and historian with an in-depth analysis of all grades of the 1939 issue of the most famous military decoration of all time. As well as covering all major variants of the Iron Cross itself, miniatures, presentation cases and award documents with many of their variants are also included. Special emphasis has been placed on the various manufacturers, to include their markings and the miniscule but unique die characteristics of their products. As a special bonus, the German Cross in Gold and Honor Roll Clasps and the post-war 1957 versions of all of these awards are examined in detail. 496 pages -962 photos (many in color) -deluxe binding. ($59.95)
Steel Pots: by Chris Armold The History of America's Steel Combat Helmets, Packed with hundreds of color photographs, detailed specification diagrams and supported with meticulously researched data, this book takes the reader on a fascinating visual journey covering 80 years of American helmet design and development. From the classic Model 1917 "Doughboy" helmet to the distinctive ballistic "Kelvar" helmet, Steel Pots will introduce you to over 50 American helmet variations. Also, rare WWI experimental helmets to specialized WWII aircrew anti-flak helmets, plus liners, suspensions, chinstraps, camouflage covers, nets and even helmet radios! ($47.95)
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Steel: by Chris Armold
US Silent Service - Dolphins & Combat Insignia 1924-1945: by David A. Jones After eight years
of extensive research, the publication of this book is a submarine buff and
collectorıs dream come true. This beautiful full-color book chronicles, with
period letters and sketches, the developmental history of US submarine insignia
prior to 1945. It also contains many rare and never before published
photographs, plus interviews with WWII submarine veterans, from enlisted men to
famous skippers. Each insignia is photographed (obverse and reverse) and
magnified in color. All known contractors are covered plus embroidered versions,
mess dress variations, the Roll of Honor, submarine combat insignia, battle flags,
launch memorabilia and related submarine collectibles (postal covers, match book
covers, jewelry, posters, advertising art, postcards, etc.) 224 pages - 532
photos/illustrations (most in full color) - deluxe binding
Silver Wings, Pinks & Greens: by Jon A. Maguire
Uniforms, Wings & Insignia of USAAF Airmen in WWII, This look at the uniforms and insignia of the USAAF during the World War II years covers a broad range of clothing, collar insignia, rank insignia, shoulder/sleeve insignia and squadron patches. Additionally, there is an in-depth examination of wing qualification badges. Actual items are presented in nearly 600 illustrations in full color, and also as they appeared in actual war-era photos. Actual uniform regulations and illustrations from the 1943 and 1944 Officers Guides are also provided. Silver Wings, Pinks & Greens will be a useful addition to the libraries of collectors, historians, modelers and veterans alike. Jon Maguire is also the author of American Flight Jackets, Airmen & Aircraft: A History of U.S. Flyers' Jackets from World War I to Desert Storm (with John Conway). Jon lives in Oklahoma City, Ok. ISBN: 0887405789, Size: 8 1/2" x 11", Illustrations: over 500 b/w and color photos, Pages: 192, Binding: Hard Cover. ($59.95) 
More Silver Wings, Pinks & Greens: by Jon A. Maguire
An Expanded Study of USAS, USAAC, & USAAF Uniforms, Wings & Insignia 1913-1945 Including Civilian Auxiliaries. Silver Wings, Pinks & Greens had been a tremendous success and set a new standard for American uniform and insignia references. Following its publication there still remained among collectors and historians a desire for more information. There was also an outpouring from many serious collectors who made available a wealth of items-the result, More Silver Wings, Pinks & Greens. This book of all new material greatly expands on the wing qualification badges, uniforms, and patches presented in the first book. Additionally, this work covers totally new areas including Civil Air Patrol, W.A.S.P.s, Air Transport Command, Factory Technical Representatives, and "Yanks" in the RAF an RCAF. Other new areas presented are uniforms and insignia of the First World War era, and the "Golden Age" of the 1920s-1930s. There is also a large section on Aviation Cadets and civilian contract flying schools and instructors. The book is presented in the detailed and thorough style typical of Jon Maguire's work. Original items are shown in over 1000 color photographs, as well as numerous unpublished period photographs showing the items as they were worn. ISBN: 0764300911, Size: 8 1/2" x 11", Illustrations: over 1,100 color and b/w photographs, Pages: 350, Binding: Hard Cover ($79.95) 
United States Army Shoulder Patches and Related Insignia by William Keller From World War I to Korea (1st Division to 40th Division) ISBN: 0764313940, Size: 8 1/2" x 11", Illustrations: over 800 color photos, Pages: 240, Binding: Hard Cover
Beginning in the Civil War, the U.S. Army sought to find an effective system
to distinguish troops from different units. In the closing days of World War
I, it finally arrived at a practical and desirable solution with the adoption
of the shoulder patch or shoulder sleeve insignia. For more than eighty years,
this often simple device, has been the source of pride and inspiration for
servicemen everywhere. This new book (the first of a multi-volume set), with a
gallery of more than 800 color and sepia toned illustrations of original
insignia and period photographs, documents the evolution of these special
insignia. From the period beginning with World War I to the Korean War era,
you won't find a more indispensable guide for the study and collection of U.S.
Army shoulder patches. Collectors will especially enjoy the handy reference
section for determining whether a patch was made by an ally or a former foe.
With special emphasis on theater made patches, this volume and the ones that
will follow are sure to be a collector's paradise. Without a doubt, this is
the finest and most complete effort to date on the subject. ($49.95)
United States Army Shoulder Patches and Related Insignia from World War I to Korea: by William Keller & Kurt Keller United States Army Shoulder Patches and Related Insignia from World War I to Korea, ISBN: 0764319213, Size: 8 1/2" x 11", Illustrations: over 600 color photos, Pages: 200, Binding: Hard Cover
Beginning in the Civil War, the U.S. Army sought to find an effective system
to distinguish troops from different units. In the closing days of World War
I, it finally arrived at a practical and desirable solution with the adoption
of the shoulder patch or shoulder sleeve insignia. For more than eighty years,
this often simple device, has been the source of pride and inspiration for
servicemen everywhere. This all new collection (the third in a multi-volume
set), with a gallery of more than 600 color and sepia toned illustrations of
original insignia and period photographs, documents the evolution of these
special insignia. From the period beginning with World War I to the Korean War
era, you won't find a more indispensable guide for the study and collection of
U.S. Army shoulder patches. Collectors will especially enjoy the handy
reference section for determining whether a patch was made by an ally, or a
former foe. With special emphasis on theater made patches, these volumes are
sure to be a collector's paradise. Without a doubt, this series is the finest
and most complete effort to date on the subject.
($49.95)
United States Navy Wings of Gold from 1917 to the Present: by Ron Willis Tomas Carmichael ISBN: 0887407951, Size: 8 1/2" x 11", Illustrations: over 400 color photographs, Pages: 224, Binding: Hard Cover
This book by Ron Willis and Tom Carmichael chronicles in full color the
development of Navy wings, including variations in designation, design and
makers from World War I to the present. Also included is a listing of 17,000
naval aviators by name and number up to 1942. ($49.95)
Gear Up! by Jon A. Maguire Flight Clothing & Equipment of USAAF Airmen in WWII, ISBN: 0887407447, Size: 8 1/2" x 11", Illustrations: over 600 b/w and color photos, Pages: 184, Binding:Hard Cover
This new work form Jon A. Maguire provides an in-depth examination of personal
flight clothing and equipment used by United States Army Air Force flyers in
World War II. Included are: flight helmets, oxygen masks, goggles, clothing,
boots, gloves, flak armor, paper items and emergency equipment such as
parachutes and "Mae Wests." In addition to U.S. issue items, the
book also covers R.A.F. gear used by American airmen. The original items are
presented in full color photographs, including detail shots and labels. Also
included are hundreds of World War II era photographs showing the items in
use, as they were worn. Portions of actual USAAF instructional manuals are
provided as well. This book is a valuable reference to historians, collectors,
and modelers. It is also a source of memories and reflection for the many
USAAF veterans. Jon Maguire has been collecting and researching the uniforms
and flight gear of the USAAF for more than twenty years. He is also the author
of Silver Wings, Pinks & Greens: Uniforms, Wings & Insignia of USAAF
Airmen in World War II, and American Flight Jackets, Airmen & Aircraft: A
History of U.S. Flyers' Jackets from World War I to Desert Storm (with John
Conway). Both books are available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Jon lives in
Oklahoma City, OK. ($59.95)
Geronimo! by Bill Rentz U.S. Airborne Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment in World War II, ISBN: 0764306774, Size: 9" x 12", Illustrations: over 630 color and b/w photographs, Pages: 192, Binding: Hard Cover
This fully illustrated volume explores the uniforms, insignia, and equipment
of American Airborne, Glider, Troop Carrier, and Airborne Engineers in World
War II. Included are over 500 detailed, up-close images of individual items,
and multi-side views of full combat rig, and over 100 World War II era color
and black and white photos, most unpublished, showing the uniforms and
equipment as worn by the troops. Covered in this extensive book are: dress
uniforms; jump jackets and pants; headgear; boots; jump wings, unit patches
and other insignia; Marine Corps airborne; Troop Carrier and Airborne
Engineers; equipment, including parachutes, weapons, communications, and many
rare and unusual items exclusive to airborne troops; and a comparative section
with both British and German airborne gear. Geronimo! is a detailed look at
the clothing and equipment of America's Finest, and is an important reference
work for the airborne collector, re-enactor, historian and veteran. ($59.95)
Dressed For Duty 1898-1973: (Volume I) by Jill Halcomb Smith This landmark reference presents an overall view of the role of women in the service of our nation's defense plus an in-depth study of the evolution of their uniforms and insignia. Smith's documentation of volunteer organizations and their response to wartime mobilization will be of great interest to all military historians. Fifty organizations are covered in this volume, some of which are: - Aerial Nurse Corps of America - American Red Cross - American Women's Voluntary Services - Army Nurse Corps - Cadet Nurse Corps - Citizen's Defense Corps - Daughters of the American Revolution Hospital Corps - Jewish Welfare Board Women's Unit - Marine Corps Woman's Reserve - Motor Corps of America - National League of Women's Service - National Security Women's Corps - Navy Nurse Corps 480 pages - 1,089
photos & illustrations (many in color) - deluxe binding
Dressed For Duty: Volume II by Jill Halcomb Smith The second volume continues the study of women in our nationıs defense, plus their uniforms and insignia, all in magnificent color. Numerous organizations covered include: Office of Civilian Defense, Relief Wings, Inc., the Salvation Army, United Service Organizations (USO), the ³Hello Girls,² United States Coast Guard Womenıs Reserve (SPARS), United States Food Administration, United States Public Heath Service Reserve Corps, United War Work Campaign, Volunteer Army Canteen Service, Women Veteranıs Organizations, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), or US Navy Womenıs Reserve, Womenıs Auxiliary Ferrying Service (WAFS) and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (73 pages), WAF, WOWs, Women War Correspondents, Women War Workers, Womenıs Ambulance and Defense Corps, WAAC/WAC (108 pages), Womenıs Land Army, Yeomen (F): United States Naval Reserve (F), YMCA, YWCA, etc. 544 pages / over
1,300 photos/illustrations (most in color) / deluxe binding
Army Blue: by John P. Langellier The Uniform of Uncle Sam's Regulars 1848-1873, ISBN: 0764304437, Size: 9" x 12", Illustrations: over 470 color and b/w photographs, charts, Pages: 352, Binding: Hard Cover.
In this new, extensively researched volume, U.S. Army uniforms - including
enlisted soldiers, officers, insignia, and headgear - from the years 1848-1873
are examined in exacting detail. For the first time, original accounts from
official reports, diaries, and other primary sources will be combined with
color photographs of extraordinary surviving specimens, hundreds of important
black and white images, as well as artwork from the period to tell the story
of what the American soldier wore during these years. Army Blue represents
more than twenty years of research in major institutions and private
collections throughout the United States, and offers a concise overview of a
topic which promises to be must reading for collectors, modelers, and curators
alike. ($79.95)
More Army Blue: by John P. Langellier The Uniform of Uncle Sam's Regulars 1874-1887, ISBN: 076431310X, Size: 9" x 12", Illustrations: over 450 b/w and color photographs, Pages: 248, Binding: Hard Cover.
In this new book, the development of an altogether new uniform for troops of
the United States Army, a few years after the Civil War, has never been told
so well or so comprehensively. In this volume, the sequel to the author's
highly praised Army Blue: The Uniform of Uncle Sam's Regulars, 1848-1873, John
Langellier continues the story of the evolution of American army uniforms
during a critical period that saw experimentation and innovation finally
surmount conservatism to produce some of the more practically functional and
aesthetically appealing martial clothing in American history. The breadth of
Langellier's research, coupled with his years of accumulated expertise in the
study of historical army uniforms, is evident throughout, and together make
this book the most thorough and precise accounting the topic has ever
received.($69.95)
Hats Off: by John P. Langellier Head Dress of the U.S. Army 1872-1912, ISBN: 0764309560, Size: 9" x 12", Illustrations: over 400 color and b/w photographs, Pages: 320, Binding: Hard Cover
Hats Off offers a concise history of U.S. Army headgear from the immediate
post Civil War era to the eve of World War I. In this study historian John P.
Langellier shares more than a quarter of a century of research in archives,
museums, and private collections throughout the nation. An informative text is
supported by nearly 400 illustrations of rare and important military
headdress. The volume is destined to become a standard reference for
collectors, curators, and those interested in American military uniforms from
the Indian Wars through the early 20th century. ($69.95)
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