Description
Hitler’s Germany produced the largest selection of official edged weaponry ever authorized by a State for its military, political and civil organizations. Given the uniform-dominated nature of the Third Reich, it is perhaps not surprising that these weapons have never been surpassed in either variety or quality. They have been widely collected since the end of the Second World War, which has led to rising prices in the marketplace. This book from the personal collection of LTC (Dec) Thomas M. Johnson, is signed by the author and will be invaluable in assisting those in possession of Nazi edged weapons to identify and value them. New collectors will be guided on where to buy daggers etc., how to spot the fakes and how much to pay. Robin Lumsden has drawn on over twenty five years of experience collecting Third Reich militaria. The book includes detailed photographs, a majority via Tom Johnson, illustrating the various patterns of weapons, and these pictures are supplemented by plates taken from contemporary Nazi manufacturers’ sales catalogues and photos of edged weapons in wear during the Third Reich. This book also includes details of the following areas of Nazi edged weaponry: daggers, swords, bayonets and knives of the army, navy, air force, SA, SS, other paramilitary organizations, the Diplomatic Corps, police, fire service, customs service, railways and the Red Cross. Also included are sections on: makers’ marks, Solingen salesmanship, advertising, miniature weapons, a chronology of Nazi edged weapons today, a price guide, how to spot post-1945 reproductions and a bibliography. Copyright 2001. Hard cover with dust jacket. MINT New Condition.
