Frank H's Book

[Soviet]

Hi Soviet,

Actually you can vote for that here:
http://www.heukemes.com/index.php?kat=poll

I have just gave my vote! It seems there is a lifetime of research with all those choices.

[Frank Heukemes]

Again, thanks for the comments! I am already working on volume 2 and know now what to do for the rest of my days. You can occasionally send me a girl or two for some welcome distraction!

PLUS ... this is THE first time I have EVER received a book in the mail where I did not pay a horrendous Tax or Duty Fee from Customs

It seems strange that you had to pay customs at all, at the Deutsche Post I was told that as long as the package has the "Book International" stamp, no customs fees will arise for the recipient since books (in small quantities) are excempt from a customs fee. Did only our Canadian members have to pay customs fees?

[münster]

Frank..for the "book international" stamp from the DP, did you have to send in an open envelope that was secured only through the punch holes with those special klammers?

[Richard]

After having seen Frank's expertise in action on this website for several years now and after hearing all the great comments on this volume, I've finally gotten together enough scratch to order the copy. One question though, when I ordered the book on Frank's website, it just placed the order. There was never any place where I could pay for it. Does the invoice come via e-mail after the order is placed?
Richard V

[Hans N]

After having seen Frank's expertise in action on this website for several years now and after hearing all the great comments on this volume, I've finally gotten together enough scratch to order the copy. One question though, when I ordered the book on Frank's website, it just placed the order. There was never any place where I could pay for it. Does the invoice come via e-mail after the order is placed?
Richard V

Dear Richard,

don´t worry. Frank will be in touch with you via mail.

[Darrell]

It seems strange that you had to pay customs at all, at the Deutsche Post I was told that as long as the package has the "Book International" stamp, no customs fees will arise for the recipient since books (in small quantities) are excempt from a customs fee. Did only our Canadian members have to pay customs fees?

Maybe that's why I didnt have to pay this fee I've ordered books through Previtera / Bender etc. and usually the tab is $30 Can (ouch ). Regardless, I was pleasently surprised when it was in my mailbox and not sitting at the Post Office awaiting payment

[mvm71]

Frank's book is definetly one of the best reference books I've ever viewed. It's in the same ranks as "The Iron Time" and "The Iron Cross of 1939".

The illustrations and color photos put it at the top for me!!

I look forward to the release of your other books, I'm sure the panzer badge volume will only continue with the high quality of the GAB book!!

You should be proud of yourself Frank, congrats on a incredible job!

And thanks for the signed copy......

All the best,
Mike

[münster]

Ahhh,,Finally ordered!!!!

Thank You very Much for the Aknoweldgement in the book Frank!

I cant wait to recieve it.

[münster]

Good God Frank!

I just recieved the book! Do not try to digest this while half asleep and in bed!

Outright INCREDIBLE!

[Waffen-Mike]

Just received Frank's book and all I can say is WOW! This has to be the book that sets the standard for all other reference books in our hobby. Congrats Frank and a job very well done!

Best Regards
Mike

[Gerd W.]

I picked my copy up at the Kassel show last week. It was nice to talk a few words to Frank there!
Hope you sold a bunch of books to some other German collectors Frank!

I´m neither a collector of army bagdes, nor GAB´s, but must say it here:

THAT`S THE VERY BEST REFERENCE BOOK I EVER SAW UNTIL TODAY!!

Go further with that style, I hope to see the para badge related one as soon as possible!

[robert60446]

Dear Frank,
I just finished reading your book and somehow I’m very disappointed! Why this book ever ended?! I want more!!! ......
This was such a good read, like some sort of the time machine. Right from the begging it feels very comfortable. It is almost like watching the movie…Amount of the information’s gathered by you in this publication is just amazing but all of them are served to the reader in very simple and easy to understand form... When I’m not a big fan of GAB’s I have found many important notes which will help me now to better understand all the Wehrmacht combat badges. Outstanding job Frank!
I can hardy wait for the "Panzer Book"!

[Frank Heukemes]

When I’m not a big fan of GAB’s I have found many important notes which will help me now to better understand all the Wehrmacht combat badges.

Thanks, Robert, you hit the nail on the head. It is always important to follow information on ALL war badges (or better make that all badges and crosses) to understand just one kind of them. Sadly something many specialized collectors don`t do.