German Belt Buckles 1845-1945: Buckles of the Enlisted Ranks
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (861 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764318705 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Rich said Very Good. Lots of interesting information. Some historical background you would never think of. Show a unique insight into the way a nation can be manipulated ( giving each individual a sense of being a unique part of the system ).. The best book written on the subject of German belt buckles. Well written and excellent photography. An absolute 'must have' for buckle collectors.. THE BEST BASIC REFERENCE AVAILABLE Mark Waywood THE BASIC REFERENCE FOR BELT BUCKLE COLLECTORS. IT HAS NUMEROUS PHOTOS OF GERMAN BUCKLES, AND CONTAINS A USEFUL SECTION ON REPRODUCTIONS AND FAKES. NUMEROUS FACTS ABOUT MANUFACTURERS AND MARKINGS. A REFERENCE YOU WILL GO BACK TO TIME AND TIME AGAIN.
They will also find how to date and identify manufacturers marks. The German belt buckle has long fascinated collectors. Obverse and reverse are shown so that collectors can make direct comparison. The prices indicate both the high and low end of the market and have been diligently researched. All buckles are shown with prices in U.S. Now this full color volume will help collectors to identify their buckles and avoid purchasing reproductions. For the first time information on the early RZM marks is brought to collectors and many details of buckle construction are presented with comparisons between genuine buckles and reproductions. New drawings of makers marks have been prepared and include many not previously documented.. Only genuine buckles have been used for illustration, together with all their blemishes except where noted. Latest reproductions are covered in detail. Some 800 illustrations and photos are used throughout the book. D