Beautifully photographed, curated collection highlighting the regalia of Hitler's Praetorian Guard. 380 pages of  very high quality photographs and text describing the origins, materials and design evolution of one of the more striking military uniforms in the Second World War. Many of the items are from private collections never before displayed. One section deals exclusively with the Totenkopf ring and the ceremony that accompanied its award at Himmler's Wewelsburg Castle including the capture of hundreds of the rings by the Americans at war's end. Mint condition with exception of small tear - dust cover. Book, itself is pristine.