GERMAN ARMY UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA, 1933-45 BRIAN L. DAVIS ARMS AND ARMOUR PRESS 1973 Second, revised edition. 25 x 18 cm. 224 pp. HB/DJ This is the first reference work supported by full photographic evidence to cover in detail every aspect of the military uniforms, insignia, and accoutrements of the German Army during the Third Reich. With the inauguration of the Wehrmacht-Heer in 1935 the new Reich was careful to incorporate much of the tradition—including the uniforms and insignia—of the earlier Imperial German Armies which had won glory and renown at Sadowa, Sedan and Tannenberg. The military costume which was adapted during the ensuing years by sophisticated designers was a tool instrumental in fashioning a fighting force which at its height held Europe from the gates of Moscow to the English Channel. The 350 photographs and drawings illustrating this volume are unique— most have never before been published—and show both the issue uniforms and the non-standard variations set against a background of authentic service conditions. The search for the photographs led the author into formerly untouched archives where the value of the illustrations, often showing equipment in use in circumstances sometimes not previously known or proven, was not hitherto appreciated. This work provides the first serious basis, founded on original research, for the study of an essential aspect of uniform history. The uniforms detailed and illustrated are those of the regular German Army, the Wehrmacht-Heer: the various National Socialist para-military formations and political organizations which were not part of the regular army are not directly included. Germany Army Uniforms and Insignia, 1933-1945 is composed of three main sections: Ranks.and Rank Insignia lays a basis for the succeeding parts of the book by explaining the rank hierarchy of the German Army and extensive tables are provided by which a comparison may be drawn between the German ranks and their Allied equivalents. The roles of administration officials, the Wehrmachtbeamten, are also explained thoroughly. A detailed explanation of the Waffenfarben—the 'arm of service colour'— and the secondary nebenfarben by which various service branches could be distinguished is also provided together with a listing of the various insignia worn by many units on their shoulder straps. Badges and Insignia covers all the distinctive badges issued to the German troops, including trade and specialist badges, proficiency badges, 'traditional' unit emblems, and cuff-titles. The multi-hued sidearm knots, the troddel and faustriemen, are also explained in detail and so too are the various armbands. Uniforms discusses all the more basic items of equipment, including head-dress, tunics,trousers, shirts, greatcoats, cloaks, camouflage material, footwear and sports equipment. The reference appendices include a summary of the soldier's personal equipment and weapons, and extensive English-German and German-English glossaries. The work is completed by a comprehensive bibliography. Many years of research have gone into the preparation of this book. The author, Brian L. Davis, has had access to the official papers, army order and clothing regulations and the result is a volume which can justifiably claim to be the most complete work on the subject ever published.

GERMAN ARMY UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA, 1933-1945

BRIAN L. DAVIS

MILITARY BOOK SOCIETY
1973

Second, revised edition.

This is the first reference work supported by full photographic evidence to cover in detail every aspect of the military uniforms, insignia, and accoutrements of the German Army during the Third Reich.

With the inauguration of the Wehrmacht-Heer in 1935 the new Reich was careful to incorporate much of the tradition—including the uniforms and insignia—of the earlier Imperial German Armies which had won glory and renown at Sadowa, Sedan and Tannenberg. The military costume which was adapted during the ensuing years by sophisticated designers was a tool instrumental in fashioning a fighting force which at its height held Europe from the gates of Moscow to the English Channel. The 350 photographs and drawings illustrating this volume are unique— most have never before been published—and show both the issue uniforms and the non-standard variations set against a background of authentic service conditions. The search for the photographs led the author into formerly untouched archives where the value of the illustrations, often showing equipment in use in circumstances sometimes not previously known or proven, was not hitherto appreciated.

This work provides the first serious basis, founded on original research, for the study of an essential aspect of uniform history. The uniforms detailed and illustrated are those of the regular German Army, the Wehrmacht-Heer: the various National Socialist para-military formations and political organizations which were not part of the regular army are not directly included.

Germany Army Uniforms and Insignia, 1933-1945 is composed of three main sections: Ranks.and Rank Insignia lays a basis for the succeeding parts of the book by explaining the rank hierarchy of the German Army and extensive tables are provided by which a comparison may be drawn between the German ranks and their Allied equivalents. The roles of administration officials, the Wehrmachtbeamten, are also explained thoroughly. A detailed explanation of the Waffenfarben—the 'arm of service colour'— and the secondary nebenfarben by which various service branches could be distinguished is also provided together with a listing of the various insignia worn by many units on their shoulder straps.

Badges and Insignia covers all the distinctive badges issued to the German troops, including trade and specialist badges, proficiency badges, 'traditional' unit emblems, and cuff-titles. The multi-hued sidearm knots, the troddel and faustriemen, are also explained in detail and so too are the various armbands. Uniforms discusses all the more basic items of equipment, including head-dress, tunics, trousers, shirts, greatcoats, cloaks, camouflage material, footwear and sports equipment. The reference appendices include a summary of the soldier's personal equipment and weapons, and extensive English-German and German-English glossaries. The work is completed by a comprehensive bibliography.

Many years of research have gone into the preparation of this book. The author, Brian L. Davis, has had access to the official papers, army order and clothing regulations and the result is a volume which can justifiably claim to be the most complete work on the subject ever published.

25 x 18 cm. 224 pp.

Very good condition. Dust jacket and page edges age toned towards the edges but otherwise clean and tidy.





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