This book, by noted SS and helmet scholars Mike Beaver and Kelly Hicks, presents the combat and parade helmets worn by the SS from its earliest days to the end of wartime production. The examples shown are genuine artifacts of the Third Reich, and most are shown here for the first time. Some of the finest collections and sources globally have been solicited in the construction of this book. The value of these SS helmet resources from the world over cannot be overstated in terms of their contribution toward collector knowledge - as well as the safety and survivability of this historical hobby. The photographic selection, and excellent quality of photo-representation, brings to life the heraldry and visual impact of these iconic objects. The reader will not only understand and become well versed in the recognized variations of SS helmets, but will also have a feel for the historical context in which they were used.

This is a hardcover book about German Helmet Lot Numbers produced during 1935-1945. UPDATED 11/2021 (REVISION - 11) A handy study guide for those German Helmet collectors and researchers wishing to know more about Lot Numbers and how they relate to their own German helmets. ET/ckl, SE/hkp, Q, NS, EF, and qvL/bvL helmet factories are discussed with approximately 21,300 lot number entries overall. M35, M40, M42, and M38 helmet shell types are listed along with DD, SD, and ND examples with factory decal drops and beaded examples. Specifications: paperback, 8.5 X 11 (1-1/2 inch thickness) 799 pages. Copyright 2011 by Brian Ice. NO new period or factory documentation was used in the creation of this book.

Explores the SS-Totenkopf's formation, the men it recruited, key leaders, and its organization, as well as specialized training, uniforms, and insignia. Illustrated with photos from European archives, the book also provides full combat and casualty records for the division, which fought on both the Eastern and Western Fronts.

This new book provides an organized, chronological guide to the evolution and development of the myriad types of soft headgear worn by the SS. As the pre- and war-years progressed, geographical areas of operation changed, and the composition of the SS divisions evolved. So also, did the headgear worn by these troops. This reference illustrates a great number of these examples with over 600 photos including more than half in color. The overwhelming majority of these pictures including many rare original candid period snapshots have never been seen before in any previous publication.