I hope everyone gets a copy of the new book that was started by the late Mike Beaver and worked on by Bill Shea and published by the work of Mark Bando. This is a work that Mike Beaver wanted to complete in his short lifetime. Mark Bando has done a fantastic job of editing and writing the text and the book has the finest illustrations of all original insignia.
This should be in every collector's library. The full size illustrations make authenticating original insignia much easier. I give a lot of credit to Bill Shea for following up on Mike Beaver's project and my thanks and gratitude to Mark Bando for doing the editing, writing, and layout, not to mention the addition of many pieces from his famous collection.
The medal collectors have had quality books, in the last few years, and the SS insignia collectors have finally gotten the tome we have been waiting for. I can only hope for further books by these giants.
Bob Hritz
This should be in every collector's library. The full size illustrations make authenticating original insignia much easier. I give a lot of credit to Bill Shea for following up on Mike Beaver's project and my thanks and gratitude to Mark Bando for doing the editing, writing, and layout, not to mention the addition of many pieces from his famous collection.
The medal collectors have had quality books, in the last few years, and the SS insignia collectors have finally gotten the tome we have been waiting for. I can only hope for further books by these giants.
Bob Hritz
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