Craig GottliebGau Badges of Hitler's Germany

It's okay book because I think it is a good work about Gau Badges, not many books about this specific theme.But I think lacks of more photos and variations of differents badges.

This is a good book to learn about the Gau Badges before you start buying them for a collection.Gives picture samples and some history about them.

Excellent book which covers a little known aspect of Nazi Germany's Alter Kampfer awards.. Shows the badges, their award cases & the document issued to recipient's.

Bought for my husband....great pictures and informative and accurate

Too often, in our hobby, authors write books--and we buy them--about topics we are already very familiar. In the realm of Third Reich collectibles, it is rare when a book appears that covers an area the collecting community has overlooked or misunderstands. When one of these books does make it into print, it can be truly ground-breaking by exposing a new facet of the hobby.This is exactly what author Craig Gottlieb has accomplished with Gau Decorations of Hitler's Germany. While many Third Reich collectors are familiar with the term "Gau" (literally, "area"), most are hard-pressed to detail the purpose and hierarchy of the Gaue.The general lack of understanding has caused many to overlook the significant badges worn by top Gau officials, or Gauleiter, often dismissing them as simply "tinnies."Gottlieb has written a very insightful and easily understood outline of the Gau structure established by the Nazis in the 1920s. Following this, there is a discussion of the formation, leadership and--most importantly--the Gauleiter badge for each of the ten Gaus.Often referred to as "tradition awards," these Gau badges ranked high enough to be authorized for wear instead of the Golden Party Badge! Indeed, even though there was no standardized ranking system, some Gau badges appeared in three grades, some were made from silver and others were numbered. Gottlieb makes sense of all these nuances.It is a good book that multiplies our understanding and value of military relics. Gau Decorations of Hitler's Germany makes a solid impact on both fronts. The information is well-documented, the writing is intelligent and clear and the photos are pin-sharp and well-lit. Gau Decorations may not be a book for generalists, but advanced Third Reich collectors will be glad they added it to their library.

Very good.

I believe that this is the only book on this subject in the English language. An excellent well illustrated and well written piece of research - - a wealth of information and a must for the collector !

Excellent work with fine illustrations

For those interested in this type of collecting, it is a great book to own!However, the seller should probably look at the items prior to going out the door. New is NOT a ripped jacked cover and food stains.