Detecting the Fakes [Paperback]

Robin Lumsden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 18, 1994

The Waffen-SS continues to hold a position of unique interest, and this title, first published in 1994, offers guidance to collectors and others on the subject of their uniforms and insignia. An invaluable reference which provides a graphic selection of wartime photographs showing genuine and original uniforms.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing; 2nd edition (November 18, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 071102670X
• ISBN-13: 978-0711026704
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,092,323 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent starting point, June 5, 2001

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1943MB (Tampa, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Detecting the Fakes (Paperback)

Since there is no other book on the market which provides such essential basics to becoming a knowledgeable collector I rate this book very high. If you intend on getting into the fun of collecting Nazi era memorabilia this is the first book you should get your hands on. Don't buy anything until you read this book. Chances are if you take this book with you when your looking for Third Reich Militaria you will at least end up with an original and not a fake. Without this book it's buyer beware.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Concise, August 1, 2000

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Ronald K. Helmey (Charleston, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Detecting the Fakes (Paperback)

This book is a very helpful guide for helping to separate the fake items from the real ones out there. The hundreds of pictures included in the book wonderfully illustrate the points made in the text. The "Miscellaneous Regalia" section could have been larger and more inclusive but what is included gives good examples of how far people will go to forge items, especially written documents. The book should be very helpful to anyone who purchases it and will be indespensible for the beginning collector.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not perfect but:, April 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Detecting the Fakes (Paperback)

If you are going to collect 3rd Reich militaria this book is a must. The biggest drawback is the lack of short glossary explaining some of the terms and how to determine certain kinds of metal. For example: if an item is made out of "tombak" how do I differentiate that from zinc or aluminium. All photos in B&W, color would have been nice. All this aside this book seems to be the best book on the market on the subject.