Author: Robert Kurtz
Publisher: SCHIFFER BOOKS, Mar 2004
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0-7643-1040-2
Synopsis
A detailed, illustrated study. Authentic items--smocks, dress tunics, boots, insignia, visor caps, gloves, knee pads & more. 300+ color & B&W photos; 9x12 inches, 192 pgs.
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The uniforms and equipment of the elite German Fallschirmjager is the subject of this detailed, illustrated study. Authentic items--smocks, dress tunics, boots, insignia, visor caps, gloves, knee pads amd more-- are shown in supurb color photos, in both multiple full-view and detailed shots. Unpublished World War II era photos show uniforms and equipment being worn on a variety of war fronts. Also included is a short chapter covering Axis airborne including Italian and Japanese gear.