Books

British & Irish Regimental & Volunteer Medals 1745-1895, Vol. 1: Regular Army

A first edition in great condition. Printed in 19, the book outlines and showcases the rare unit issued medals common to the British Army. In the early days of warfare with the british Standing Army there were no medals, when medals for campaigns were finally issued no medals for bravery or conduct were yet introduced. In the 1700s COs of various regiments stamped coins or medals to recognize...  read more

Code: 51814

In Search of the Forlorn Hope: A Comprehensive Guide Vol 1 & 2 and Supplemental

A fantastic research source for those researching their ancestry or a specific soldier for medals or other named material. Two hardcover volumes with a supplemental making for the complete set. Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 51954

The Knights Cross Recipients of the Luftwaffe 1939 - 1945 Vol II

A fantastic book on the Luftwaffe recipients of the Knights Cross. Lists every individual with photo and details of their service and the award. A must have for the serious collector. The first of a two volume set, in good condition, in German and English.  read more

Code: 52093

Military General Service, Egypt and Northwest Canada

This book list all of the medal recipients for these three campaign medals. A very important book to anyone who collects Canadian medals. Good condition.  read more

Code: 52111

Collector's Guide to the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife

A very concise portable reference in paperback that covers all the patterns of knives carried by Commando forces and more. Good condition, like new.  read more

Code: 52008

Gun Tools their History and Identification Vol 2

A great paperback reference on this complex subject. In like new condition.  read more

Code: 51922

Treatise on the British Military Martini Henry Rifle 3 volume set

One of the most detailed set of references on this famous antique rifle known. It is a must have for those that love the Martini.  read more

Code: 51896

Firearms of the American West 1803 to 1865

A very large first volume of a 2 part set on the handguns of the wild west. Full of historical detail, data and pictures. Excellent condition. See the second volume listed on this site.  read more

Code: 51970

Firearms of the American West 1866 to 1895

The second volume of a set of books on this huge topic of firearms that won the west. Like the first volume, it details history, data, patterns with pictures and illustrations. Good condition like the other volume listed here on this site.  read more

Code: 51971

Firearms From Europe (Civil War Arms)

This is a detailed look at the firearms used by the Union and Confederacy during the American Civil War. Filled with photos of examples and details on markings and contracts. Good condition, hard to find reference.  read more

Code: 52031