“Gorgets of the Third Reich” by Richard E. Deeter and Warren W. Odegard is one of the most comprehensive and detailed works dedicated exclusively to the gorgets used in Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945. This hard-to-find hardcover book is a key reference for collectors, historians, reenactors, and museum curators alike.
Featuring high-resolution black-and-white photographs, period documentation, and extensive text analysis, this volume covers gorgets issued to a wide array of Third Reich organizations, including:
Polizei (police) units
Wehrmacht (Army) branches
SA & NSKK formations
Hitlerjugend (HJ)
Reichsbahn, TeNo, RAD, and others
The book’s visual layout includes full images of gorgets from various angles, construction notes, maker markings, and observed variants—making it ideal for authentication and comparison.
🔍 Key Features:
Authoritative collector’s guide focused solely on Third Reich gorgets
Detailed entries with illustrations, manufacturer data & organizational context
English language
Sturdy hardcover edition with clean binding and unmarked interior
Out of print and highly sought after by advanced collectors
