A Collectors Guide to the Luftwaffe

This latest addition to lan Allan Publishing's 'Collector's Guide' series provides detailed information on the wide range of equipment, uniforms, medals and awards specifically associated with the Luftwaffe during World War 2. In A Collector's Guide to the Luftwaffe the author Chris Ailsby, a noted expert on and collector of German World War 2 awards, provides colour photographs of the awards as a reference to buyers as well as a detailed description of the militaria being discussed and an indication of their rarity value.This book will be an essential guide for all those interested in the subject. It provides the collector with detailed and objective advice, and should be essential reading for any active collector of Third Reich militaria as well as those interested in the Luftwaffe from its inception in 1935 to its demise in 1945. A Collector's Guide to the Luftwaffe deals with the full range of Luftwaffe awards from decorations and medals and speciality badges, to rank insignia, cuff titles, and non-portable awards, accompanied by illustrations of the majority of awards, some extremely rare. The early pre-history of the Luftwaffe in the 1920s and 1930s is also covered, with examples shown of awards made in this period.

Author: Christopher J Ailsby
Publisher: Ian Allan
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Cover 6 x 9 inches tall,160 Pages, Lavishly illustrated with Colour and B&W photos throughout.