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    Question: Best buckle reference book ?

    Once again, I am new to buckle collecting, and have only Angolia's 1982 Buckle book. For the common combat used/related buckles which is the best reference book for illustrations, makers, info on fakes, etc. ???? Thanks,
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    Originally posted by JimM View Post
    Once again, I am new to buckle collecting, and have only Angolia's 1982 Buckle book. For the common combat used/related buckles which is the best reference book for illustrations, makers, info on fakes, etc. ???? Thanks,
    Jim,

    to have a base reference to collect buckles, I suggest 2 books :

    "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich" by John Angolia (revised edition)

    "German Belt Buckles 1845-1945" by Peter Nash

    They offer a good source to do the necessary homework

    Best

    Ric
    Last edited by Ric Ferrari; 12-15-2007, 04:40 AM.

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      Jim, the two books mentioned by Ric are my bible (there are some but there inconsistencies always will be)

      Ben

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        #4
        Hi Jim, I have to agree, these two books are not too bad. If you want more information, the 'search function' in this forum is a really great help. So many questions have been answered - you will be surprised, what you can find here. Enjoy and welcome to the 'buckle addicts' cheers Norton

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          Here are my recommendations for a good library. these are not in order and I add my own biases to the books.

          1. Angolia- Belt buckles and brocades revised edition. Lots of photos front and back and decent descriptions. A must.
          2. Tom Reids'- German Belt Buckles. 2nd edition. All line drawings but good information.
          3. German Belt buckles 1845-1945. An OK book but only for EM buckles. Good photos front and back. DO NOT PAY ANY ATTENTION TO HIS PRICING WHICH IS TERRIBLE.
          4. Catella's Gott Mit Uns- In French but some very good photos and good info if you read French. Tough book to find and expensive.
          5. Bandau's- Deutches Koppleschloss 1800-1945. In German and very few photos of the buckle backs. Good info if you read German. Negative- the binding on this book is really bad. You will be lucky, if you can find one, to get it in even good condition.
          6. Baldwin's- German Military Belts. An early work 1981, but good photos. Sparse on information.

          I have all of these books plus a few others. I have used them all on a regular basis. Anyone really serious in collecting needs the best and most extensive library they can buy. I think beginners should start with the books first before they begin buying. Could save them a lot of grief. Of course consulting the Forum helps, but should not be a sustitute for the books.

          Bill

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            Thanks Guys; l'll see if l can sell my Angolia '82 and get the revised Angolia and Nash books. Just what l need.

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