Books about EK

[von Richthofen]

I'm a militaria noob, but I've decided the area about I want make my collection: the amazing world of EK's. Only, first, 1914 and 1939 model and maybe, later, 1870. The thing I want to know is a various books that can help me in the knowledge of the iron cross. Some friends (I'm from Spain) recommended me Gordon Williamson's book, but his price is very high (200$ + shipping).

I would like read your advices.

Greetings from Spain.

[streptile]

Here is a thread on the same subject, although it is a bit outdated by now.

[Dietrich Maerz]

Have a look here: http://bdpublish.com/epages/4d7f6574...ucts/BD-BR-003

[Gregorio Torres]

Maerz & Stimsons' one is what you need. Welcome!

[Gregorio Torres]

And, being a spaniard, don't forget to get the spanish issue of the cross for Blue Division vets :-)

[Brian R]

And if you'd like to understand the award of the EK1 and EK2 in context, in addition to what has already been recommended, try the EK Documents book...

[tompress]

And the the best book about EK up to 1914 is the work by Frank Wernitz, available in English or German. Great writting, containing two big volumes with excellent illustrations and perfect descriptions:

http://www.militaria.at/Book.aspx?bo...00&Language=de

http://www.militaria.at/Book.aspx?bo...00&Language=en

regards
Tomasz

[von Richthofen]

Maerz & Stimsons' one is what you need. Welcome!

If you are the true Gregorio, nice to meet you.

I have 'Condecoraciones del III Reich' y 'Militaria de la División Azul'.

Un saludo.

[August von Mackensen]

Just another excellent book, even if it is in German language

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=638462

http://www.ek1939.com/de/


My favorite one and for sure worth the money

Matt

[Leroy]

Buy all the books you can, whether they be by Williamson, Maerz-Stimson, Wernitz, Bowen, Geissler, Thater or others. Read and think at the same time. Good luck.

[Thomas Durante]

I agree, I have every book mentioned in this thread, even though I don't even really collect EKs. Any book that shows closeups of hinge and catches, etc. is invaluable to a variant badge collector like myself. Well worth the investment if you are serious about this hobby.

Tom

[Gregorio Torres]

If you are the true Gregorio, nice to meet you.

I have 'Condecoraciones del III Reich' y 'Militaria de la División Azul'.

Un saludo.

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