This highly detailed reference book is for both novice and experienced collectors, and is focused on the World War II U.S.-made, fully machine-embroidered, cut edge shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI). It provides guidelines that can be considered when determining whether a SSI is original World War II era manufactured or not. Also, the differences in SSI manufacturing are explained in such way as to create a timeline in a patch collection. Knowing these details will add to the personal value of a collection and make it much more than simply just having a group of patches. In addition, the book will help collectors avoid spending money on something that is not what it seems: copies; reproductions of World War I, Interwar, or World War II SSIs; and post-World War II SSIs. This information will add to the experience one builds as a collector and historian.

About the Author
Hans De Bree was born in 1969 and lives in northern Belgium, Flanders. His interest in militaria began at a very early age. He began collecting U.S. Army shoulder sleeve insignia in 2005. His experiences resulted in his first book on U.S. made, cut edge SSI.


Book Information
ISBN 9780764343551
Author Hans De Bree
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 1420g