World War II German Battle Insignia
World War II German Battle Insignia
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About this book
The remarkable war effort of the German armed forces on three fronts between 1939 and 1945 was recognised by a wider range of insignia than seen in the Allied armies. While the Wehrmacht displayed fewer unit insignia than the Allies, a glance at a German soldier's tunic could reveal much more about his actual combat experience. In this book an experienced researcher explains and illustrates the Battle and Assault Badges of the Army, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe ground troops; the sleeve shields and cuffbands issued to mark service in particular campaigns; wound badges, commemorative medals, and other types of insignia.
Contents
- Battle shields - Narvik, Krim, Kuban, Cholm, Demjansk, Lappland, Lorient · Campaign cuff titles - Afrika, Kreta, Kurland, Metz · Campaign medals - Eastern Front 1941
- 42, Afrika · Battle badges - Infantry, Panzer, General, Flak, Anti-Partisan · Luftwaffe Battle Badges - Ground, Sea, Panzer, Flak · Close Combat Clasp, Tank Destruction Badge, Sniper Badge
Paperback; March 2002; 48 pages; ISBN: 9781841763521