1940 Reference on Third Reich Awards: “Orden Und Ehrenzeichen Im Dritten Reich” by Dr. Heinrich Doehle

The book by Dr. Doehle is a classic work, providing information about, and period photographs of, Third Reich awards. Many of the photographs in this work are used in reference books to the present day. Hardcover, with card stock covers. Published 1940. Approximately 6 inches by 8-1/8 inches. 100 pages plus 4 color plates of ribbons. Interestingly, the book was published before the creation of the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves, and this award is covered with a separate supplemental slip that was to be tucked into the book at the appropriate point. The interior cover has a German personal library stamp that was blacked out, together with an inked notation. The personal library stamp, without blackening, is present on the title page. The covers show spots and age toning, but overall the book is in excellent lightly used condition.