Historical information

The book appears to be sponsored by a cigarette company and Waldorf Astoria Hotel chain as marked on the front. book is part of a wider collection.
Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat 4136P.

Physical description

Book is part of a collection on historical German uniforms and shows pictures of Naval Ships from 1914-18. Ships in Black and white, Uniforms in colour. Also include detailed descriptions of the various unit and details and specifications of the respective ships. Book contains 24 thick pages and is bound in a dark clue cover with a red binding. The German Cross is on 4 corners. Big floral emblem in centre with book title.

Inscriptions & markings

Written inside front cover "G27 RITCHIE 25/10/45"
At top above title is "Cigarette factory" in German. At bottom of emblem is "WALDORF ASTORIA".