World War II German Battle Insignia
Gordon Williamson
Men-at-Arms 365
ISBN 978-1-84176-352-1
The remarkable war effort of the German armed forces on three fronts between 1939 and 1945 was recognised by a wider range of insignia than seen in the Allied armies. While the Wehrmacht displayed fewer unit insignia than the Allies a glance at a German soldier's tunic could reveal much more about his actual combat experience. In this book an experienced researcher explains and illustrates the Battle and Assault Badges of the Army Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe ground troops of World War II the sleeve shields and cuffbands issued to mark service in particular campaigns wound badges commemorative medals and other types of insignia.
