IMPERIAL GERMAN EDGED WEAPONRY: VOLUME II: Naval Dirks and Sabers

Reknowned author’s study on WWI and pre-WWI German swords, daggers.Over 1000 colour and b/w sword and period images in the three volume set.

This three volume set on Imperial German swords, daggers and bayonets is a follow-up to the author’s successful and highly acclaimed four-volume series on World War II German (2005), and his equally heralded three-volume seres on World War II German swords (2006).These new Imperial volumes are the result of many years of arduous research on both sides of the Atlantic with several dozen advanced Imperial blade collectors making contributions.Additionally, the author’s long-term relationship with key personnel in the Solingen edged weapon industry opened numerous doors in the preparation of this invaluable reference series.No one can doubt the fact that the quality of the Imperial sidearms far surpasses their subsequent mass-producedThird Reich counterparts.The author was afforded complete access to two of the most advanced Imperial edged weapon collections in the United States and one in Germany.Whether you own a single Imperial German edged weapon or have a massive collection of these beautiful artifacts, this series of references will greatly expand your knowledge and appreciation of these unique sidearms and will prove to be a must for all German edged weapon aficionados. Note:available March2008

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Product Code:	10621
Author:	Thomas M. Johnson, with Victor Diehl and Thomas Wittmann
Format:	208pp, over 200 b/w/colour images, hb.
Shipping Time:	Usually despatched within 7 Days
Our Price:	£59.95