Author: Detlev Niemann Hardcover, large format 21.5 x 30 cm, 980 pages, more than 3000 b/w photos, German, English and Russian text, prices in euros and US dollars, weight: 4.5 kg Orders, medals, award certificates, miniatures and cases - the third, expanded and revised edition: This is thee only catalogue work that takes into account not only the simple differences between orders, but also the differences in manufacturers, materials, as well as the award certificates (also available in different versions), miniatures (also in different sizes), cases, as well as the "non-portable" awards, such as wall plaques, trophies, etc. Includes many useful details, especially for high-quality orders, such as the Knight's cross of the Iron Cross, close combat clasp, etc., that go far beyond the content of the usual valuation catalogue. You will find numerous detailed pictures of the back/needles/fixtures of different order variants and manufacturer. Therefore, the work is often used as a reference work in professional circles of medal literature! The 3052 figures are very good and mostly even in original size. Therefore, it is ideal for better detecting counterfeits! Absolutely indispensable for sorting, evaluating, buying and trading, and therefore a “must have” for every collector.