SS Regalia Book – Ballantine's Illustrated History, First Edition

by Jack Pia

$65 · Offered by eBay

"The appearance was both dramatic and menacing." ​Of all the symbols that characterized twentieth-century organizations, none are more evocative or terrifying than the letters SS. They stand for naked power, secret violence, and the "knock on the door in the night." In this specialized volume from the acclaimed Ballantine's Illustrated History of the Violent Century series, author Jack Pia provides a comprehensive visual study of the uniforms and insignia that defined this elite force. ​This "Full Color Special No. 2" features over 100 brilliant four-color photographs, showcasing a vast variety of decorations, symbols, and badges used to distinguish rank—from the infamous collar runes to the death's head. By documenting the black uniforms and menacing overtones of these artifacts, the book serves as a visceral monument to the dark aesthetic of the 1940s and a sobering record of the "mass graves of millions of innocents" left in their wake. ​For serious collectors of militaria, students of the Third Reich, or those interested in the psychological power of military regalia, this first-printing volume is an essential and chilling archival resource. ​Product Details: ​Author: Jack Pia ​Format: Softcover / Trade Paperback ​Series: Ballantine's Illustrated History of the Violent Century (Full Color Special No. 2) ​Edition: First Printing: June 1974 ​Publisher: Ballantine Books (A division of Random House, Inc.) ​Condition: Good vintage condition. The cover features the striking swa

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