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"Deutschland Erwache" The History and Development of the Nazi Party and the "Germany Awake" Standards Nothing illustrates the pageantry demonstrated during the Third Reich period more vividly than the massed formations of "Deutschland Erwache" Standards. The author researched this era for over ten years and offers to you, the historian and collector, his in-depth findings on the early Nazi Party, its national heroes and the evolution of its flags and standards. From the first home-made swastika flag in 1920 to the symbology of the "Deutschland Erwache" Standards, all details of design, construction and usage are presented. Some of the graphic chapters include: The birth of the SA and SS; the standards of the Police, NSKK and NSFK; intermediate standards of the SS and Police; the history of the Blood Flag and the consecration process; martyrs and honored names awarded to standards; streamers and staff devices; accounterments (gorgets, bandoleers and gloves); background to the Reichsparteitage (National Party Rally Days) and the Reichsparteitage Complex; surviving standards and parts in full-color; and the fascinating discovery of the Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler standard in Moscow (also in color). Now prepare to go back in time and observe the heart and soul of the Third Reich in their stirring magnificince- the "Deutschland Erwache" Standards! 512 pages, 753 photos/illustrations (over 100 in full color), Deluxe binding, $54.95 |