Flags of the Third Reich (3): Party & Police Units (Men-at-Arms) [Paperback]

Brian Davis (Author), Malcolm McGregor (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 14, 1994 | Series: Men-at-Arms (Book 278)

In his book Mein Kampf Adolf Hitler claims that he made the decision to use the swastika as the emblem for his fledgling movement. He was responsible for the shape the swastika finally took, and for the choice of colours used, which set the pattern for all subsequent flags. In this third of a series of texts [MAA 270 & MAA 274], Brian L. Davis investigates the flags of the Third Reich party and police units, in a text complemented by numerous contemporary photographs, and eight full page colour plates by Malcolm McGregor.

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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author

Brian Leigh Davis is one of the world’s leading experts on the insignia and regalia of Nazi Germany. He lives and works in Surrey, UK.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (November 14, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855324598
• ISBN-13: 978-1855324596
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,234,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing Flag Book, September 6, 2005

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James F. Nelson (Ellensburg, Washington USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flags of the Third Reich (Special Editions (Military)) (Paperback)

Although this book showed some flags I was unfamiliar with, it came up short in terms of small pennants, which was my main reason for ordering it. In addition, there were very few color pages at all, and none of actual flags showing the detail most Collectors are looking for. Save your money.

Jim Washington state

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic Reference, January 10, 2007

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Dr. Michael Shaner "Militaria Collector" (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flags of the Third Reich (3): Party & Police Units (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)

This book shows most of the party and police unit flags of the Third Reich. It is not all inclusive, but what it shows is done thoroughly and in depth. In particular, the drawings of the flags show the details of the pole tops--a feature that is often overlooked by reference books. Many of the pictures have been shown in other references, but this author brings a wealth of information together in one place. Drawings are exceptional.