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U.S. Army Patches: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cloth Unit Insignia

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Stein, owner of insignia-maker Ira Green Inc. and the author of "U.S. Army Heraldic Crests", has produced another excellent reference for the militaria collector.
After a brief but useful essay on the history and manufacture of Army patches, the author proceeds to the heart of the work; the depiction of over 1500 patches in full color, with accompanying notes giving a brief history and current location of the unit, the design and wear dates of the emblem, campaign credits and unit decorations. With abbreviations, glossary, bibliography, and an excellent index, Stein's work will serve as a standard reference for patch collectors. The only notable shortcoming is a lack of information on reproduction patches, a number of which are depicted without comment.

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As a novice collector, I found this book to be an excellent resource to fill in a lot of missing blanks regarding actual unit names, where they were located and when. I highly recommend this book.

I like both reading about the units and the look at plates showing the patches. It gives a very good overview.

This book was a worthwhile addition to my library! It is absolutely fascinating!