Officer Swords of the German Navy 1806-1945

Officer Swords of the German Navy 1806-1945
By Claus P. Stefanski & Dirk Stefanski

Finally, a thorough work on the swords worn by German naval officers and non-commissioned officers from 1806-1945. The authors, both experienced collectors, have extensively researched in archives and numerous public and private collections. Thus they can, among other things, correct statements about the legendary ÒFŸrstenberg SwordsÓ, add new information on the various types, and also provide a list of the wearers of honorary swords from the days of the Imperial Navy, the Reichs- and Kriegsmarine. This impressive book includes more than 250 images showing the weapons and their wearers.

Size: 8 1/2″ x 11″ | over 250 black and white and color photographs | 176 pp
ISBN13: 9780764316746 | Binding: hard cover