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British Officers´ Peak Caps of the Second World War
Olivier C. Dorrell
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Description for British Officers´ Peak Caps of the Second World War
Hardcover. Num Pages: 176 pages, 290+ colour & b/w photos, charts & drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 313 x 237 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1582.
British militaria, in particular officer's peak caps, have been largely overshadowed by the interest surrounding Third Reich military collectibles. To the untrained eye one British cap may appear much like another, however this area of collecting is highly specific and can be quite complex. This encyclopedic introduction to British officer's peak caps clarifies important details such as branch and rank distinction, and identification to a particular period. The author also explores the caps' history, giving key introduction and alteration dates, as well as a long list of known outfitters. With over 250 photographs, illustrations and original period imagery, you will ... Read more
British militaria, in particular officer's peak caps, have been largely overshadowed by the interest surrounding Third Reich military collectibles. To the untrained eye one British cap may appear much like another, however this area of collecting is highly specific and can be quite complex. This encyclopedic introduction to British officer's peak caps clarifies important details such as branch and rank distinction, and identification to a particular period. The author also explores the caps' history, giving key introduction and alteration dates, as well as a long list of known outfitters. With over 250 photographs, illustrations and original period imagery, you will ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764345784
SKU
V9780764345784
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Olivier C. Dorrell
Olivier Dorrell was born and educated in Worcestershire, England, before studying industrial design. With many years of collecting experience and a broad interest in history, British Officers' Peak Caps of the Second World War is his first book in this field.
Reviews for British Officers´ Peak Caps of the Second World War
As a military history enthusiast and re-enactor, I seek high quality publications on various aspects of uniforms and insignia. Peaked caps are an essential part of an officers (including Warrant Officers) dress so it is important to get the headwear aspect correct. This excellent publication significantly helps in this aspect. It is the best book on British Officers Peaked Caps ... Read more