So what do we have here?

[Dammen026]

Dont know nothing about this guy

[Preppy Picker]

A private who’s wearing an early Heer infantry uniform ( notice the early white eagle)from the 21st Regiment. You should buy Brian L. Davis’ book on German Army uniforms, that way you can teach yourself how to ID these uniforms. This in turn will help you to not forget. I remember getting his book when it first came out. I spent hours looking through it and figuring out what uniforms I liked and wanted.

[Marshallj]

2 hours ago, Preppy Picker said:

A private who’s wearing an early Heer infantry uniform ( notice the early white eagle)from the 21st Regiment. You should buy Brian L. Davis’ book on German Army uniforms, that way you can teach yourself how to ID these uniforms. This in turn will help you to not forget. I remember getting his book when it first came out. I spent hours looking through it and figuring out what uniforms I liked and wanted.

Nice used copies on EBay.

[themick]

Yes, I agree with Preppy.  Definitely get the Brian L. Davis book German Army Uniforms and Insignia 1933-1945.  I also couldn't put that book down when I got it.

 

Steve 

[Rakkasan187]

Strongly agree with all that has been said about the reference books. 

 

One of my first books when I started collecting as well was the Brian L. Davis German Army book.  When I started to focus on other TR areas I also found the 2 Volume set by Brian L Davis on the Luftwaffe.. Uniforms and Insignia of the Luftwaffe 1933-1940 Volume 1 and Uniforms and Insignia of the Luftwaffe 1940-1940 Volume 2. 

 

Brian L Davis has written some very good reference books on Third Reich topics and his books are still readily available.

 

Badges and Insignia of the Third Reich by the same author is another very good reference book with various types of insignia from the multitude of Third Reich Organizations...

 

Leigh 

[Preppy Picker]

I still look through them today because i forgot a lot.

[Mr.Jerry]

I still use them both frequently at the shop- for obscure questions (what color bayonet knot did Regiment 21 use?) and more common question, plus with the great pics and color plates, just find to look through!

[shemp h.]

And the early shoulder straps, this is also a good book.. German Army shoulder straps and boards 1933-1945 by Thomas J. Suter and David A. Suter