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KÉPI: A FRENCH MILITARY HEADGEAR, VOLUME 1, 1830–1939 KÉPI: A FRENCH MILITARY HEADGEAR, VOLUME 1, 1830–1939 2
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KÉPI: A FRENCH MILITARY HEADGEAR, VOLUME 1, 1830–1939

L20220328
€37.87
This headgear alone symbolises the French soldier, but it is also, by extension, the official representation of the military officer and the civil servant. Its history is presented here in its entirety for the first time. Exclusively male, the képi conveys a wealth of information about its wearer, starting with his unit and rank. Its model and shape also...
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THE 25th PARACHUTE DIVISION - ALGERIA 1956-1961
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THE 25th PARACHUTE DIVISION - ALGERIA 1956-1961

L20220291
€18.96
HISTORY - WEAPONS - UNIFORMS - INSIGNIA - EQUIPMENT This work is dedicated to the 25th Parachute Division in Algeria, spearhead of the French Army's general reserve units in North Africa, whose battles and hopes it shared from 1956 to 1961. Commanded by officers bearing prestigious names intimately linked to the parachute tradition (Gilles, Sauvagnac,...
THE GREAT ALBUM OF CITROËN-KÉGRESSE VEHICLES IN UNIFORM -... THE GREAT ALBUM OF CITROËN-KÉGRESSE VEHICLES IN UNIFORM -... 2
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THE GREAT ALBUM OF CITROËN-KÉGRESSE VEHICLES IN UNIFORM - From 1920 to 1940

L20220187
€37.87
1st edition of the Great Album of Citroën-Kégresse half-tracks in uniform by François Vauvillier. When the word autochenille comes up in conversation among vintage car enthusiasts, the association of ideas immediately brings to mind two names that have entered legend: Citroën and Kégresse. While the former needs no introduction, the latter is no less...
Blue Denim Vest - 1937 Roamer Vest 11oz Metal Pike Brothers Blue Denim Vest - 1937 Roamer Vest 11oz Metal Pike Brothers 2
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Blue Denim Vest - 1937 Roamer Vest 11oz Metal Pike Brothers

P0302-18-0013
€132.50
The 1937 Roamer Vest is crafted from a particularly robust 11oz selvedge denim. Its origins date back to the early 20th century in the United States, where it was especially prized by railroad workers. But its cut and structure lend it a certain elegance, particularly appreciated in the 1930s and 1940s. From a work vest, it evolved into a neat and...
Summer cotton/linen waistcoat with grey stripes - 1905... Summer cotton/linen waistcoat with grey stripes - 1905... 2
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Summer cotton/linen waistcoat with grey stripes - 1905 Hauler Vest grey striped linen...

P0302-20-0001
€140.83
This waistcoat was produced using early 1900s waistcoats as models. These were worn close to the body to avoid catching on a tool or other protruding object. The waistcoat's function was to protect shirts from dirt and wear. For this summer waistcoat, Pike Brothers used a fabric blending cotton and linen. Composition: 290g 54% cotton, 46% linen Fitted...
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Blue leather buttonhole suspenders Blue leather buttonhole suspenders 2
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Retro button-hole leather braces blue - 1937 Heavy Duty Braces Blue

P0602-11-0004
€49.17
Braces have always been the indispensable accessory for work trousers or jeans. Pike Brothers has produced sturdy, extra-wide braces for denim trousers and jeans. Retro button braces - 45 mm wide straps- cross-back construction- leather buttonholes- Pike Brothers logo embossed on the cross- made in Germany 2 sizes: M for individuals up to 6'2" (1m90) L...
THE RICE PADDIES OF SUFFERING – French Combatants in...
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THE RICE PADDIES OF SUFFERING – French Combatants in Indochina (1945–1954)

L20250017
€17.54
From 1945 to 1954, thousands of young Frenchmen embarked for Indochina. Most of them enlisted in the conflict not to "bash Vietnamese", as has too often been claimed, but for economic reasons: finding work in a country devastated by the Second World War was extremely difficult at the time. Through an investigation drawing on the moving testimonies of...
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OFFENSIVE IN CRIMEA – Operation "Trappenjagd" 8–19 May 1942 OFFENSIVE IN CRIMEA – Operation "Trappenjagd" 8–19 May 1942 2
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OFFENSIVE IN CRIMEA – Operation "Trappenjagd" 8–19 May 1942

L20220430
€28.44
Operation "Trappenjagd" 8 to 19 May 1942 The whole story began with a tunic found in France in 2017 — a tunic that should never have been there! …and yet! More than 300 hours of research were needed to understand its presence in that country, identify its owner, his unit, and the circumstances of his death on 8 May 1942 in Crimea. The author studied more...
INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) - Recognition Manual INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) - Recognition Manual 2
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INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) - Recognition Manual

L20220186
€18.91
This volume covers all modern infantry fighting vehicles in the world and their numerous variants and upgrades. Rich with over 300 photographs, it traces the history of armoured vehicles with precise dates of entry into service and presents the capabilities and technical specifications for each model. Dimensions are indicated in a practical and visual...
NUTS & BOLTS VOL 45 - Sd.Kfz. 10 - leichter Zugkraftwagen... NUTS & BOLTS VOL 45 - Sd.Kfz. 10 - leichter Zugkraftwagen... 2
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NUTS & BOLTS VOL 45 - Sd.Kfz. 10 - leichter Zugkraftwagen 1 ton and variants

L20210150
€31.18
Complete study of these vehicles. This book contains 449 photographs, including 290 period photographs taken at the front or drawn from manuals, 113 colour photographs of restored vehicles with detail photoscopes, 28 colour photographs of 5 models, 16 camouflage scheme illustrations and 69 scale drawings.  240 pages, soft cover, german & english...
S-BOOTE All versions of the Kriegsmarine torpedo boats
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S-BOOTE All versions of the Kriegsmarine torpedo boats

L20210098
€28.34
OUT OF PRINT SCHNELLBOOTE All versions of the Kriegsmarine torpedo boats Germany has had fast attack craft in its fleet since 1917, but it was above all during the Second World War that the Kriegsmarine put this naval asset to use. Having developed several modern versions of torpedo boats during the interwar period, it entered the conflict with a distinct...
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1928 Newsboy Cap Colonial Grey – Pike Brothers 1928 Newsboy Cap Colonial Grey – Pike Brothers 2
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1928 Newsboy Cap Colonial Grey – Pike Brothers

P0603-20-0015
€57.50
We all have a mental image of the 1920s to 1940s: that of a young newspaper boy with his flat cap and his newspaper bag slung over his shoulder. A cap typical of the 1920s to 1940s, an essential accessory for a retro or everyday outfit that it will complement perfectly. Warm and waterproof, it will be ideal in autumn and winter. - outer fabric: 100% wool...
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Saint Germain-en-Laye Kommandantur 1940–1944, Volume 1 Saint Germain-en-Laye Kommandantur 1940–1944, Volume 1 2
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Saint Germain-en-Laye Kommandantur 1940-1944, Volume 1

L20180163
€33.18
Under the generic term "Kommandantur" we present events, facts, and previously unpublished testimonies, all linked by the omnipresence of the occupier. Through this chronology, we discover the fates of the key figures of collaboration during this period in Saint-Germain and its surroundings, but also those of the Resistance.
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THE GRAND ALBUM OF ARMOURED CARS OF VICTORY THE GRAND ALBUM OF ARMOURED CARS OF VICTORY 2
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THE GRAND ALBUM OF ARMOURED CARS OF VICTORY

L20230010
€37.87
The idea of mounting a machine gun on a car chassis is as old as the automobile itself. In the very beginning, around 1900, the words used to describe this combination were varied: some spoke of a « mitrailleuse automobile », others used the expression « automobile de guerre ». Often these were simply open tourers fitted with machine gun mountings, like...
TANKS IN NORMANDY – Summer 1944, the Clash
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TANKS IN NORMANDY – Summer 1944, the Clash

L20210146
€37.82
Prepared in the utmost secrecy, Operation "Overlord" is one of the most audacious offensives of the Second World War: tens of thousands of soldiers had to be ferried across the English Channel, landed on beaches defended by the Germans and the enemy had to be prevented from halting the offensive. And one particular weapon had been gaining ever-greater...
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The Guide to Sculpting Miniatures The Guide to Sculpting Miniatures 2
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The Guide to Figure Sculpting

L20190024
€28.44
80 pages of step-by-step guides and technical advice for sculpting figures – 400 step-by-step photographs by Greg Girault
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Caesar's Army during the Gallic Wars Caesar's Army during the Gallic Wars 2
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Caesar's Army during the Gallic Wars

L20190020
€23.70
The Gallic Wars are a major event in the history of the Western world. It is therefore surprising that the history of the men who carried out this conquest attracted so little interest from historians of the past.
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LA 1. SS-PANZER-DIVISION "LSSAH" - Leibstandarte SS Adolf...
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LA 1. SS-PANZER-DIVISION "LSSAH" - Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler

L20230156
€23.60
In early 1933, Adolf Hitler asked Josef Dietrich to form a close protection unit responsible for his security. Progressively militarised, the « Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler » took part in the Polish campaign in 1939 and the conquest of France, before being committed to Operation « Barbarossa ». Reorganised as a Panzergrenadier-Division in 1942 and then...
CHABERTON - Armoured Fortress of the Snows CHABERTON - Armoured Fortress of the Snows 2
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CHABERTON - Armoured Fortress of the Snows

L20230115
€23.60
Chaberton: the illustrated history of the most powerful fort in the world. « The fort of the clouds », « the highest and most powerful fort in the world ». Superlatives abound when it comes to describing Fort Chaberton, designed and built by the Italian army from the late 19th century onwards. A source of great national pride in Italy for the feat that...
F4U CORSAIR - The Terror of the Pacific
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F4U CORSAIR - The Terror of the Pacific

L20210198
€28.34
In roughly 120 pages, aviation expert Alex Euphrosine covers the full history of the most famous American fighter of the Second World War! He explains in detail the genesis of the aircraft, its design and flight testing, before presenting each of the many variants produced during and after the conflict for the United States and other nations (including...
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Ecru short-sleeve Henley T-shirt with placket - 1927... Ecru short-sleeve Henley T-shirt with placket - 1927... 2
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Ecru short-sleeve Henley T-shirt with placket - 1927 Henley Shirt short sleeve ecru...

P0403-19-0013
€54.17
The origin of this T-shirt goes back to the underwear of the 1920s. With short or long sleeves, they were worn under the shirt. The cut of the Henley Shirt is based on period patterns. 100% cotton, it is finer than the 1954 Utility Shirt and therefore lighter and cooler to wear. It is perfect under a shirt but can also be worn as a standalone garment in...
SUBMARINES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR – All classes, all...
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SUBMARINES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR – All classes, all models, all belligerents

L20200130
€42.56
Between 1939 and 1945, some 2,500 submarines patrolled every sea on the globe. Erminio Bagnasco, a prominent Italian specialist in submarine warfare, has catalogued and detailed all the classes of submarines committed to combat by the eight major naval powers of the era (Germany, France, Italy, Great Britain, Japan, the United States, the Netherlands and...
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