Militaria, arms and armour Books
Skyhorse Publishing The Illustrated History of Guns: From First
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£14.16
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Firearms An Illustrated History
Book SynopsisTrade Review"[Firearms] is one of the best visual overviews available of the historical development of firearms, with brilliant photography and an emphasis on artistic as well as technological achievements." — Library Journal"Firearms is a coffee-table book guaranteed to provide several evenings' worth of entertaining reading to any gun or history enthusiast in search of a general overview of firearms development." — The Armchair General magazine"Beginning historical novelists who don't know much about firearms in their chosen era will find an excellent introduction in this book. It offers worldwide coverage, not just Western arms, and true to DK's tradition, provides excellent and detailed color photographs of examples of weapons over the centuries." — Historical Novel Society"[A] complete historical overview illustrated with excellent photography." — American Gunsmith
£36.00
Casemate Publishers The G.I. Collector's Guide: U.S. Army Service
Book SynopsisIn World War II, the U.S. Army not only supplied its soldiers with the most modern equipment and uniforms, suitable for any combat situation, but went as far as providing them with their favourite drinks or candy bars.A comprehensive reference book bringing together all the equipment issued to American soldiers in the European Theater of Operations, 1943–45. Each item is presented with its catalog numbers, described in detail and fully depicted in photographs. Graphics and diagrams offer additional information and context. There are chapters on everything from uniform, insignia, and small arms issued to the individual, through crew-served weapons, rations, tents, to sports and recreation equipment. There is full coverage of the specialist items issued to Airborne, Armored, and Mountain troops, engineers, signallers, Military Police, medics, chaplains and female personnel. From the chewing gum included in K rations through to artillery-laying equipment, mess trays to portable altars and field harmoniums, this photographic reference gives a unique insight into the world of the U.S. Army in World War II.As a complete catalogue with high-quality photographs, this book is invaluable to both family historians researching grandpa's kit found in the attic and to assist collectors in their quest to find authentic items among the reproductions that flood the modern market.Trade ReviewHenri’s incredibly exhaustive research has resulted in definitive illustrated guides to GI gear ‘so that the sacrifice of those who fought for the liberation of Europe is not forgotten.’ Readers will be rewarded with a mother lode of photos and data vital for historians, militaria collectors, model makers, and toy soldier and model figure enthusiasts. * Toy Soldier Collector *These books will appeal to a range of interests in the World War 2 US Army. This spectrum will include museum curators, reenactors, and collectors of various themes such as insignia, uniforms etc. The author has done a great service and he should be highly commended for his efforts. Just saying “well done you have produced two brilliant books” is a massive understatement. * Military Archive Research *An incredible collection of photos… The amount of time it must have taken to assemble and photograph everything is likewise incalculable. * The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society 26/10/2022 *First class reference ...packed with fantastic detail. * Military Model Scene *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: The United States Army 1. Insignia and Decorations 2. Uniforms 3. Individual Equipment 4. Small Arms and Crew-Served Light Weapons 5. Tentage, Sleeping and Bivouac Equipment 6. Armored Troops 7. Airborne Troops 8. Mountain Troops 9. Female Personnel 10. Military Police 11. Army Rations 12. The Corps of Engineers 13. The Signal Corps 14. Chemical Warfare 15. The Medical Department 16. Army Chaplains 17. Army Publications and Other Printed Material 18. Sports and Recreation 19. Personal Items 20. Trophies and Souvenirs Abbreviations Index Bibliography Acknowledgements
£49.50
Hali Publications Ltd Arms and Armour Of India, Nepal & Sri Lanka::
Book SynopsisAn introduction and overview to the arms and armor of the Indian region. The book is designed for easy use with pull out details from objects and timelines, maps and explanations of design details. Arms & Armour Of India, Nepal & Sri Lanka is a very visually-driven and broad-based introduction to the unique world of arms and armor of the Indian region, encompassing India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, areas with strong martial traditions. It provides an overview of types of arms and armor, with extensive geographical and historical context with many illustrated maps, their decoration and methods of adornment, as well as the iconographic and religious symbology. A unique and valuable feature of the book is an illustrated glossary. It is specifically designed to suit the needs of anyone wanting to familiarize themselves with this topic and the region. It can serve as a reference for the novice collector, and as an image resource for experts. This would include anyone interested in arms and armor in general, antique dealers, museums, general art market, educators, and of course, collectors. There has been increased interest in both collecting and scholarship regarding Indic arms and armor. Nearly every major auction on Indian and Islamic material tends to include arms and armor.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction; Terra Indica; Warfare In The Early Centuries; History: The Essentials; Steel, Trade And Distant Influences; Arms; Armour; Tribal Arms And Armour; Nepal; Sri Lanka; Decoration; Symbolism; Extraordinary Exemplars; Illustrated Glossary; Resources; Tips On Collecting; Museums/Collections; Further Reading; Index.
£40.50
Trustees of the Royal Armouries Sten Flipbook
Book SynopsisThe sequence here shows Royal Armouries' Keeper of Firearms Jonathan Ferguson firing a Sten MK II centrefire automatic submachine gun. Sequence shot at the National Firearms Centre in Leeds.
£5.68
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Puukko
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive resource on this world-popular Viking knife style!
£36.89
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sons of Guns
Book SynopsisSons of Guns is the official tie-in to Discovery's hit show starring Will Hayden, founder and owner of Red Jacket Firearms, the Louisiana-based family business which has been called the nation's most unique custom weapons shop. With characteristic down-home wit and wisdom, Hayden tells the stories behind some of the best episodes of the show. He talks about his all-time favorite weapons, what it takes to modify a normal, run-of-the-mill rifle into a world-class work of art, guns in America (their construction, their history, and using them responsibly), and the trials and tribulations of creating a successful family-owned firearms business.If there's one thing folks from Louisiana can do, says Hayden, it's tell a hell of a story. Sons of Guns is the next best thing to sitting around the campfire with Hayden and his crew, listening to him recount his favorites.
£14.44
Cambridge University Press The GunFounders of England
Book SynopsisThis 1937 book provides an authentic sketch of the history of English gun production, from their first use in the fourteenth century down to the time of Marlborough's campaigns in the early eighteenth century. This will be of value to anyone interested in English history and the development of guns.Table of ContentsPreface Lord Cottesloe; Author's preface; Plates; Illustrations in text; 1. Introduction; 2. Manufacture; 3. Guns of iron and brass; 4. Gun-foundries in London and Calais; 5. Foundries of Douai and Woolwich; 6. Foundries of Sussex; 7. The Carron Foundry; 8. Powder and shot; 9. Proof and range; 10. Extracts from historical documents; 11. List of gun-founders of England and the Continent; 12. Bibliography; 13. Index.
£34.12
Anness Publishing Swords and Sabres The World Encyclopedia of
Book SynopsisThis beautifully presented book traces the history of swords, sabres, spears and lances from Paleolithic origins to the twentieth-century, featuring more than 500 examples from around the world.
£13.50
DK Gun
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£17.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tiger Patterns
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£51.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Toy Soldiers and Figures Schiffer Book for
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£43.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Antique Swords Daggers Schiffer Book for
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£58.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Double Barrel
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£31.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Drilling
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£36.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Bowbuilders Book
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£25.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Webley Solid Frame Revolvers
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£68.24
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Panzer Feldjacke
Book SynopsisFew items of Third Reich militaria collecting hold as much fascination as the uniforms of the German armored forces. Germany revolutionized armored warfare and in the process developed some of the most striking uniforms ever worn. This four volume set by Scott Pritchett leverages research from vast amounts of information and sources as well as the superb books written in the last several decades by the most notable collector/historians to cover the topic. The uniforms and insignia of all branches of the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS who wore them are detailed in over 5,600 illustrations made available through unprecedented access to the best Panzer collections worldwide. The four volumes cover: Vol.1: Heer Pt.1; Vol.2: Heer Pt.2; Vol.3: SS-VT and Waffen-SS; Vol.4: Luftwaffe
£85.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd From Ensigns Bars to Colonels Stars Making Quilts
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£16.14
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Complete Book of U.S. Military Pocket Knives
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£31.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Rally Round the FlagâUniforms of the Union
Book SynopsisThis volume examines what the citizen soldiery of the New England states wore when they marched off to save the Union in 1861. An exhaustive search of thousands of newspapers yielded a myriad of reports and personal accounts from soldiers' letters, which together offer a hitherto unpublished view of the stirring events during the first few months of the Civil War. Combined with fascinating detail from numerous diaries and regimental histories, the author is able to describe the appearance of the Union volunteers of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, and Maine. The narrative is enhanced by photographs of original uniform items from private collections, plus imagery of the day showing the great variety of clothing and headgear worn. Accepted by the Company of Military Historians, this is an essential reference for collectors, living historians, modelers, and curators, as well as anyone with a general interest in the Civil War.
£34.84
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ruhetag The Day to Day Life of the German Soldier
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£43.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd FerrerDalmau
Book SynopsisA selection of works by Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau, including some never previously released, together with his latest creations, come to life through the work of a large group of military miniaturists who have found inspiration in his paintings for their models. One of the most famous artists of historical realism at both a national and international level, the artist''s work can be seen along with the figures and dioramas based on them. These works have been crafted by some of the most outstanding Spanish miniaturists, which today are among the best in the world in this field and can rightly join the world of the arts.
£29.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States Navy Helicopter Patches
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£31.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd A Collectors Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle and its
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£43.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd WaffenSS Camouflage Uniforms Vol. 1
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£65.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd WaffenSS Camouflage Uniforms Vol. 2
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£73.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States Marine Corps Emblems 1804 to World
Book SynopsisThis book is a thorough treatment of the evolution of theUnited States Marine Corps''s principal distinguishing insignia, and covers from 1804 through World War I. The large inventory offers an objective basis for the identification, classification, and dating of over 300 emblems. The reader will find answers to questions about individual emblems such as: What is it, and what was its function? What is most significant, including its historical context? When was it used and discontinued, and if possible to answer, who manufactured it? Also included are answers to the most important question:What are the sources supporting these interpretations? A comprehensive guide is needed for the identification of US Marine Corps emblems, especially considering the serious proliferation of fakes and reproductions. This is a valuable tool for one of the fastest growing military collectibles in the world.
£34.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Deadly BeautiesRare German Handguns Vol. 1
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIf you have a spare few minutes, check out the review of our book Deadly Beauties by the YouTube account Forgotten Weapons.
£58.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Deadly BeautiesRare German Handguns Volume
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIf you have a spare few minutes, check out the review of our book Deadly Beauties by the YouTube account Forgotten Weapons.
£58.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Artifacts of the Battle of Little Big Horn
Book SynopsisComprehensive photographic study of surviving Battle of Little Big Horn artifacts with narratives authenticating each item.
£36.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd J. Howard Werts Gettysburg
Book SynopsisJ. Howard Wert was a recent college graduate when the armies of the North and South converged near his family''s homestead just three miles outsideGettysburg in the summer of 1863. A militia member and anti-slavery supporter,Wert acted as a guide forUnion General George Meade, helpingposition federal troops in the fields and hills around town.Perhaps more importantly, hecollectedand labeled artifacts from the battle, including a still-hot Confederate shell that almost hit him near Little Round Top. After the war, Wert resumedgathering relics of the three-day battle, many given to him by veterans of both sides,including weapons, clothing, letters, furniture, and even items relatedto Lincoln''s Address. Now this amazing private collection can be appreciated through more than 120 color pictures and informative text about both the items and Wert''s life.
£27.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd American Submachine Guns 1919â1950
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Gentlemans Pocket Knife
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£31.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd History of the Mauser Rifle in Chile
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£25.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The German MG 34 and MG 42 Machine Guns
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA part of the Guns of the World series from Schiffer Publishing, this is a large format, but fairly thin, look at the classic German MGs from WWII. The MG 42 was the successor to the M34 so the pair are usually covered together, even though the MG34 continued to see service right through to the end of WWII. The book covers the use and operation of the guns, the variations, manufacturers, production figures and markings. It splits photo duties between mono historical images of them in use and colour ones of kit and markings, all printed on high quality, glossy paper. The larger format allows for more detailed looks at the markings and smaller elements while the overall presentation is very attractive. -- Armourer Magazine and Classic Arms & Militaria Magazine, November 2020
£20.69
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. ERMA Erfurter Maschinenfabrik 1924â2003 Vol. 1
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£51.74
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. ERMA Erfurter Maschinenfabrik 1924â2003 Vol. 2
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£73.94
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. ERMA Erfurter Maschinenfabrik 1924â2003 Vol. 3
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£43.99
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Folding Knives
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£29.59
McFarland and Company, Inc. Identification Discs of Union Soldiers in the
Book Synopsis As an iconic symbol of the American GI, the dog tag has gained considerable cultural recognition. This book returns to the origins of the dog tag with an in-depth look at all 49 styles of Civil War era Union identification discs, including detailed photographs and histories for individual discs as well as a general history of the origin and production of identification discs. This work also provides a general guide to the authentication of identification discs for use by collectors.
£23.74
McFarland and Company, Inc. The Art of the English Trade Gun in North America
Book SynopsisDesigning symbolic meaning into ornamentation is a long-standing Western artistic tradition, a practice deeply rooted in classical Greek and Roman art. This volume directly addresses the question of why particular ornamental patterns of known symbolic significance were chosen by eighteenth century English gunmakers for Native American trade guns.
£27.54
John Wiley & Sons The Horse Soldier 19171943 World War I the Peacetime Army World War II
Book SynopsisCovers the final 25 years in the history of the cavalryman: the World War I years, when the US Cavalry fought for the first time as part of an allied force; the peacetime years, when the cavalry was largely a "show" force; and World War II, when mechanization finally outmoded the horse soldier.Trade ReviewThe late Randy Steffen has produced what is probably the most wellresearched, accurate book in The Horse Soldier series. The detailed pen and ink drawings, as always, are first rate. The volume stands as a fine memorial to Steffen and a fitting salute to the old Army."" - Journal of Arizona History""This volume is filled with thorough research and exact documentation. . . . This entire series will stand as the authoritative work on the American horse soldier's equipment and uniforms."" - South Dakota History ""Randy Steffen's The Horse Soldier is indeed a definitive reference. Artists, museum curators, collectors, writers, historians, and exhibit preparers concerned about the historical accuracy relative to the uniforms, arms, and equipment of the United States Cavalry will find these volumes indispensable."" - Colorado Magazine
£20.95
John Wiley & Sons A Legacy in Arms American Firearm Manufacture
Book SynopsisWith more than 200 images - almost all in colour - A Legacy in Arms not only documents the inspiration and innovation of arms makers from individual artisans to mass producers, but also describes the development of decorative expression in the gun maker's art.Trade ReviewA good deal more than a nicely illustrated book about guns in American history, A Legacy in Arms perceptively integrates the technical and aesthetic dimensions of the subject and offers a compelling synthesis that will be of great interest to general readers, devoted collectors, and serious scholars."" - Merritt Roe Smith, author of Harpers Ferry Armory and the New Technology: The Challenge of Change
£41.60
Stackpole Books The Best of British
Book Synopsis"David Grant is . . . recognized as the dean of British gun photographers, and his striking images, nicely paired with Venters' words, celebrate the venerable tradition of British gunmaking."--Sporting ClassicsInternationally renowned photographer David Grant has photographed the best examples of contemporary British gunmaking, along with choice hi
£55.96
Tilbury House Publishers Maine Made Guns Their Makers
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£44.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Heavy Flak Guns 19331945
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Sporting Collectibles
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£23.79
