Author signed 2 volume set and numbered in the first 200 sets produced. For whatever reason, until now there has never been a serious and exhaustive reference offered on the topic of sports and the Third Reich. Sports and athletics were a very important part of the pre-war movement and the author, Rob Newbrough, does a wonderful job of capturing this. Rob is a good friend and I was quite pleased to be able to contribute to the production of this set if even on a humble scale...

Wonderful book on the 3rd Fallschirmjager Regiment. I can't say much beyond what the title says but this book is full of great information and great photos. Written in both English and German. I picked a few photo pages at random. There are MANY great photos in this book that covers just about every angle imaginable on the topic. Condition is close to mint, guaranteed not to disappoint.

Very nice cap talley for the K-Klasse cruiser Karlsruhe. Kriegsmarine crew members of ships were authorized to wear such tallies on their Donald Duck hats to identify the ship they were assigned to. In 1938 these were withdrawn in anticipation of mobilization and all members were then to wear the generic "Kriegsmarine" talley except for some naval schools. Condition on this talley is superb with perfect machine woven gilt thread with no snags or "washing out"...

This is one of those items whose "cool factor" goes well beyond the price. Set of eight prints of Panzer Grenadier troops in action. The portfolio has great work in itself showing an armored half-track loaded with panzer grenadiers going into action. Above this is an image of a grenadier (Looking about Napoleonic era) going into action drawing a parallel to a time when grenadier units were built from the largest 10% of the men available. Below all this is the obvious caption "Panzergrenadiere"...

Very nice quality private purchase artillery officer visor cap by Pekuros. Typical of this maufacturer the fabric is a higher quality then normal and the difference can easily be felt. Eagle insignia is nicely rounded and "melted" in. Bullion wreath insignia is a gorgeous example...

Der Stahlhelm was the largest of the WWI veteran groups. Originally it was designed to help WWI veterans reintegrate to normal life. It took on more of an active militaristic role as it absorbed some of the many armed freikorps and as the often violent power struggles increased within Germany. By 1933 most of its membership was transferred to the SA and by 1935 Der Stahlhelm ceased to exist. Nice stickpin with pleasant aging marked N&H GES GESCH.

Very nice, unused police shako eagle plate. Still flat and in near perfect condition. Backmarked B&N behind eagle's head. One post is missing a washer but I think this is not a big deal. Measures about 16x8cm. Nice item.

Very interesting plaque commemorating 1000KM built on the Autobahn. The autobahn was a big deal with pre-war Germany as it both showed the world the modernization being performed in Germany but also significantly shortened traversing time for the military from one part of the country to another. Very attractive plaque backmarked B.H.MAYER PFORZHEIM.

Brass two piece stamped other ranks buckle with nicely detailed Wurttemberg crest. The front of the buckle looks great but sadly on the reverse the attachment prongs are missing. Otherwise a very desirable buckle.

Very nice matching set of German field flatware. All pieces are matching marked GK&F with eagle and swaz. The spoon fork and can opener are all dated 1942. The knife is dated 1941 but since I am sure they didn't make every piece on the same day I have no problem calling this a matched set. Condition is excellent and all 4 pieces fit together perfectly. Most sets seem to be mixed and matched like maybe even the soldiers at the time weren't concerned with keeping them straight...

Very impressive and large size winter over-boots. These are big clod-hopping things made for warmth and not for mobility. Well marked to maker, date and size with fabric labels: Robert Masalich Selfhennersdorf 1941 36. One boot has an R and the other a L. Wood soles with a rubber cover nailed into place. These were probably not used as the size is also marked on the wood on the bottom. I doubt that many used examples survived. The trim is a random combination of brown and black leather...

RAD cap patch in perfect condition. Rich, un-nipped wool and perfect embroidery and detail. Very nice example.