The German Cross - and - The Krim Shield

 

Now available from Bender Publishing

The Krim Shield

by Sascha Weber


The campaign shields bestowed upon deserving members of the Wehrmacht during World War Two rvepresent a unique series of awards honoring specific participation in some of the important campaigns of that great conflict. This book presents a comprehensive examination of one of those awards -- the Krim Shield.

Presented here are clear pictures and detailed descriptions of all of the currently known variations of this decoration. Also included herein are examples of award documents, document entries, miniatures, reproductions, and much more information which has never before been gathered together into one volume. Over 140 pages, hard bound and more than 300 pictures in full color • $79.00

The German Cross

by Dietrich Maerz


The Order of the German Cross was one of the most visually striking military honors to be  awarded during the Third Reich. This book is the first ever in-depth examination of this prestigious award, with complete chapters on the history of the order, manufacturing techniques, award procedures, characteristic details of all of the known (and some unknown) manufacturers of both the metal and cloth versions, cases, award documents, and more.

There is no more complete reference work on the German Cross in Gold and Silver than this volume. 448 pages • over 1,200 photos/illustrations • Hard bound • $130.00

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