About this title: This authoritative account of the history of the SS will be invaluable to anyone interested in collecting militaria. Robin Lumsden takes us through each of the uniforms worn by the various divisions and explains the significance of all the symbols and accessories from the obscure Totenkopfring der SS to the more familiar yet equally abhorrent flags and banners. By revealing the source of such accountrements as The Death's Head Ring the author unveils the roots of Nazi ideology, in this case pagan German mythology. This book goes on to take a closer look at the symbolism which inspired the SS ...
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Edition: Reprint. This book is a 1997 reprint copy.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (Reed International Books), London
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9781855323582ISBN:1855323583
Description: Hannon, Paul. Fine. No dust jacket as issued. This book is in mint condition and appears brand. Clean throughout with no markings or soiling. Binding remains tight and square. A choice copy! Pictorial covers; glued binding; 25 cm.; 48 pages; illustrations. Osprey's Men-At-Arms series, no. 266. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Osprey, London
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9781855323582ISBN:1855323583
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Very Good Copy. Text is crisp, clean and unmarked. Binding is tight. has slight creasing. and slight wear. 48p., [8]p. of plates: ill., ports.; 25 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Portraits. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9781855323582ISBN:1855323583
Description: Very Good. Size: 9.8 x 7.3 x 0.2 inches; Would be like-new but some very slight yellow staining on cover. Book may never have beein read. Product Description The SS originated as Hitler's personal bodyguard and following his rise to power in 1933 the organisation divided into two: the Waffen-SS, which comprised the military wing, and the Allgemeine-SS, whose role was to support the police in maintaining order. The Allgemeine-SS had a wide-ranging effect on all aspects of life in Nazi Germany, ... read more
Description: New. We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. The SS originated as Hitler's personal bodyguard and following his rise to power in 1933 the organisation divided into two: the Waffen-SS, which comprised the military wing, and the Allgemeine-SS, whose role was to support the police in maintaining order. The Allgemeine-SS had a wide ... read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Hippocrene Books, UK
ISBN-13:9780711029057ISBN:0711029059
Description: New. We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. It is a story of intrigue and nepotism, of archaeology and Teutonism, of art and symbolism. Also the story of an organization led by a man who was motivated by a genuine belief that he was the spiritual reincarnation of the Saxon King Heinrich I, founder of the German Reich. It is the ... read more
Description: New. We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. The SS originated as Hitler's personal bodyguard and following his rise to power in 1933 the organisation divided into two: the Waffen-SS, which comprised the military wing, and the Allgemeine-SS, whose role was to support the police in maintaining order. The Allgemeine-SS had a wide-ranging effect on ... read more
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