Collecting Edged Weapons of the Third Reich, Volume 7

LTC. (RET.) Thomas M. Johnson

ISBN 10: 0944432042 / ISBN 13: 9780944432044

Published by Johnson Reference Books and Militaria, 1994

About this Item

Numerous illustration. This reference continues (from Vol. VI) an in-depth look at the numerous materials and production techniques employed in the manufacture of German edged weapons. A study of theTENO dress sidearms is featured, as well as a chapter on the "the other Solingen", the small village of Steinbach located in the former East Germany (DDR). Numerous rare and unusual Third Reich edged weapons are featured for the first time, and a previously unknown Third Reich Fire Police prototype dress dagger is discussed. Provided is an expanded update on current market values, and additional previously unpublished photos of Third Reich edged weapons in wear; additional revelations from the Carl Eickhorn and WKC combat boot knives. Materials & production (Pt. 2), TENO daggers, rare, unusual & newly discovered edged weapons, complete RZM listing, Eickhorn & WKC 1933-45 factory files & more.

Seller Inventory # JRB-1994-0944432042-X2

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Collecting Edged Weapons of the Third Reich, Volume 7
• Publisher: Johnson Reference Books and Militaria
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0944432042
• ISBN 13: 9780944432044
• Binding: Hard Cover with dust jacket
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This reference continues (from Vol. VI) an in-depth look at the numerous materials and production techniques employed in the manufacture of German edged weapons. A study of the TENO dress sidearms is featured, as well as a chapter on the other Solingen, the small village of Steinbach located in the former East Germany (DDR). Numerous rare and unusual Third Reich weapons are featured for the first time, and a previously unknown Third Reich Fire Police prototype dress dagger is discussed. Provided is an expanded update on current market values, and additional previously unpublished photos of Third Reich edged weapons in wear; additional revelations from the Carl Eickhorn and WKC 1933-1945 factory files; and a chapter devoted to WWII combat boot knives. Dust jacket, numerous illustrations.