Which SS Reference Book is better? Need Advice

[octavian]

I was wondering which books are an excellent source for reference in regards to collecting? I have been tossing around 2 titles:

1). Uniforms of the Waffen-SS. Micheal Beaver. All volumes
Uniforms of the Waffen-SS: Volume 1 by Michael D. Beaver - Schifferbooks.com

2).
Uniforms of the Third Reich: A Study in Photographs. Arthur Hayes Jon Maguire
Uniforms of the Third Reich: A Study in Photographs by Arthur Hayes and Jon Maguire - Schifferbooks.com

All of these look excellent. But your opinions will help a lot. I'm pretty sure i will buy all of them over time, but which is the best to start with? Or is there another book just as good? Thanks.

[youthcollector1]

What is it your looking to learn about the ss? Edge weapons, Uniforms, Units, etc....? This would help in choosing your first book. Like you say, soon I will have all of them. I think thats the best idea. No matter which book i've bought lately, I always find another is helpful. I wish I would have bought more earlier on, would have saved me a ton! Good luck. I'd would comment on a certian book, but I feel there are more suitable members to do so.

[harryamb2]

if you can find them.books by andrew mollo.he had it all!.

[octavian]

Thanks for you help Harry. I agree the more reference materials the better. Primarily i am looking for books on uniforms and also medals.

[mauser9]

Glad you posted this request concerning SS items Octavian. I will check out these books you mentioned. Value info to have when looking for these items. Take care

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Glad you posted this request concerning SS items Octavian. I will check out these books you mentioned. Value info to have when looking for these items. Take care

[Larry C]

Arthur Hayes is a good start for the beginner.

[HPL2008]

The "problem" is that different reference books have totally different approaches to the subject matter and that they focus on different aspects, too; there is no single reference work that covers everything.
Thus, it is almost impossible to recommend a single one; if you really want useful information that is both broad and in-depth, you will have to go for a whole number of different titles.

[goodbuys]

I agree 100%.All SS books are tools and you will glean from each one information that will help you!Try Ebay on this one as they do have SS books a bit cheaper than the $70-85 retail on these books from a dealer.Good Luck

[octavian]

Thanks for more suggestions. I found a used copy of Michael Beaver's vol 1 Uniforms. To narrow down the many many selections out there, i am looking for a book on Cuff Titles and SS Collar Tabs primarily. Then i would like an excellent book on the EK's and the RK's. Thanks.

[Wagriff]

You could try messaging Friederich Berthold and asking him....I would think if anyone would know the best reference materials, it would be him.