SS-Steel Parade and Combat Helmets of Germany's Third Reich Elite

THE BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN ABOUT SS HELMETS - PERIOD!

SS-Steel is intended to assist the collector in determining the fakes from the real thing. It provides information specific to their paint, decals and general characteristics. This analysis is conducted within the framework of history; illustrating how the forces of politics and war influenced the equipping of Germany's elite guard. During full-scale production of the M-35 series of helmets, each of the five German helmet makers installed their own pattern of SS decal on helmets at the factory. Fine examples of dozens of helmets show clear evidence of this maker-to-decal correlation. In addition to the decal analysis, SS-Steel explores the high degree of re-use and re-issue of helmets, compared to the other services. Variations, unusual and rare helmets, and "foreign volunteer" SS helmets are also explored. Since the first edition of SS Steel, a lot has taken place. Numerous superb original examples of helmets have surfaced that not only reinforce the decal to maker correlation, but also to give authoritative context for exceptions to this correlation.

About the Author
Kelly Hick is the noted author of nine other books on collecting helmets of the Third German Reich.

Lavishly illustrated and packed with hundreds of color & b/w photos of real SS helmets.

The perfect nazi SS helmet reference book!

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Details: Hardcover 304 pages with 338 color photos including 40 period photos, approximate size 6 inches x 9 inches.

$65.00 +s/h

Book159

F. W. Assmann & Sohne Sales Catalog

This facsimile reprint of the F.W. Assmann & Sohne catalog provides a wealth of information on identification and use of hundreds of items produced by this well known firm. The full line of cap and uniform insignia, medals, badges, gorgets, belt buckles, dagger hanger hardware, buttons, and other accouterments are illustrated and described for the Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Heer, Polizei, Waffen SS, and all other branches of the NSDAP in this invaluable Third Reich Nazi uniform catalog.

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Details: Softcover 108 pages with hundreds of illustrations, approximate size 8 1/2 inches x 12 inches.

$25.00 +s/h

Book160

Third Reich Cloth Insignia Service Badges and Emblems:1 by Brian L. Davis and Ian Westwell

Covers the services, organizations and units (military and civilian) of Nazi Germany, including the Wehrmacht, the Police, Hitler Youth, Fire service, etc. An unparalleled collection and years of specialization in this area make Davis the perfect author for this project.

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Details: Hardcover 192 pages with 150 plates illustrating over 700 badges and emblems, approximate size 8 inches x 10 1/2 inches.

$50.00 +s/h

Tropical Uniforms of the German Army and Airforce in W.W.II by J.R. Figueroa

This book is a photographically detailed study of original tropical and summer tunics allowing the collector to be able to correctly identify a period tunic along with a price list for valuation. This reference details, in depth, the outer and inner materials as well as the sewing techniques that were used in original government issue WWII German tropical and summer tunics.

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Details: Softcover 128 pages with photos and illustrations some color, approximate size 6 inches x 9 inches.

$20.00 +s/h

SS Helmets: A Collector's Guide by Kelly Hicks Volume 1

An in-depth study of SS steel helmets, both in the field and on parade. This book documents the various types of helmets used between 1933 and 1945 and describes the different insignia and finishes found on them.  Find great details about all of the vital characteristics to look for in determining originality, style, type and finish. In short, a very good reference book, on this fascinating and classic collector’s subject. 

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Details: Softcover 92 pages with numerous photos and illustrations some color, approximate size 6 inches x 9 inches.

$20.00 +s/h

SS Helmets: A Collector's Guide by Kelly Hicks Volume 2

Contains dozen of highly detailed, full-color photos of rare and original SS and Field Police helmets, featuring both sides as well as interior view. The very best graphics techniques ensure that these helmets are presented in such a way that the reader can 'almost feel' the different paint textures of the camo and factory finishes. The outstanding decal section offers detailed close-ups of original SS and Police decals, and in conjunction with Volume I, completes the documentation of virtually all types of original decal variations used between 1934 and 1945.

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Details: Softcover 122 pages with numerous photos and illustrations some color, approximate size 6 inches x 9 inches.

$25.00 +s/h

Combat Helmets of the Third Reich vol. 1: A Study in Photographs by Thomas Kebler

Volume 1 contains a comprehensively studies the full range of combat helmets used by the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS during World War II, featuring detailed photographs! Forty-four helmets from several premier collections are featured in hundreds of highly detailed, full-color close-ups of decals, liners, rivets, chinstraps and buckles, interior markings and stamps, as well as photo comparisons of chinstrap, liner band, rivet and liner markings. M35, M40 & M42 double and single decal, camouflage, paratrooper, and more from the Army, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Police, and Waffen-SS are all included and shown in multiple views along with close-ups of each helmet’s unique features and markings. Beautiful graphics and numerous period photographs make this book a pleasure to look at and easy to enjoy.

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Details: Softcover 96 pages with 338 color photos including 40 period photos, approximate size 6 inches x 9 inches.

$20.00 +s/h

Combat Helmets of the Third Reich vol. 2: A Study in Photographs by Thomas Kebler

Volume 2 continues a comprehensive study covering a range of combat helmets worn by the Wehrmacht and Waffen SS during WWII. Hundreds of detailed color close-ups of decals, liners, rivets, chinstraps, buckles, interior markings and stamps.

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Details: Softcover 120 pages with hundreds of photos, approximate size 6 inches x 9 inches.

$25.00 +s/h

German Luftwaffe Flight Headgear: A Collector's Guide by Anders Skotte

Covers in detail the development of German WWII flight headgear. Many B&W photographs of Leather helmets, steel helmets, goggles and oxygen masks as used by the German Luftwaffe. Lots of specifications and detail on every piece.

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Details: Softcover 172 pages with numerous photos and illustrations, approximate size 6 inches x 8 1/2 inches.

$25.00 +s/h

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