The Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Navy: World War II to Present 1st Edition

by James G. Thompson (Author)

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ISBN-13: 978-1884452505

ISBN-10: 1884452507

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The most complete guide to United States Navy medals, ribbons, rank, insignia, and patches from WW II to the present day. Each medal and insignia shown in full color. Includes listing of respective criteria and campaigns.

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Hardcover: 124 pages
Publisher: Moa Press; 1st edition (September 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1884452507
ISBN-13: 978-1884452505
Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
Average Customer Review: 10 customer reviews
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Great Reference Book For Navy Medals and Ribbons

ByDCon June 13, 2015

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This is a great reference book for everyone who is interested in Navy medals and ribbons. Each medal and ribbon has a description for when they were instituted, criteria for earning them, devices for each as well as a photo. The book also explains the proper way to wear them for special occasions and inspections. In doubt as to the proper way to build the medal and ribbon racks and the order of precedence. The book also explains that. Looking for an Awards Certificate that is included and how to claim them from the U.S. Government. The history for rating patches, badges, medals and ribbons is also included. This is a recommended book for collectors of military medals and ribbons as well as military history buffs. No military library should be without this reference book.

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Good for decorations and awards, so-so for everything else

ByA customeron March 10, 2001

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This book was published by The Medals of America Press, so it's not surprising that its main emphasis is on decorations, medals and awards. But it also intends, as the author writes, to be a "definitive" reference covering badges and rank insignia, and in this area it falls short. It's more of an overview than a definitive reference. The illustrations look piecemeal, as if borrowed from many different sources. Some look a little amateurish, for instance a hand line drawing combined with a computer graphic of a totally different style. There are many omissions and errors, and very few dates for when various insignia were authorized or changed.
The color plates are very nice, and the information for current insignia and medals is nice to have. But if an historian is looking for information for World War II, which is supposed to be within the book's scope, I'm afraid they might be disappointed.
Still, the book is worth the price for the medal information alone.

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Five Stars

ByBrooklynn craigon January 10, 2017

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Great product and arrived quickly

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Very informative--Nice photos

ByBJ BOWER-HANSENon February 23, 2013

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Good reference book. My husband has shared this book with some of his Navy buddies--it is a nice "go to" book to review decorations, medals, ribbons, badges, and insignia! Thanks!

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Finally a Book on U.S. Navy Decorations

ByA customeron October 5, 2000

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A complete description of Decorations of the Navy DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBONS, BADGES AND INSIGNIA OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY: World War II to Present. By James G. Thompson. Published by Medals of America Press. 124 pages. 17 color plates. Bibliog. Index. Available in both hard and soft cover. This new book is a stunning visual history of the Navy as told by its insignia, military medals, ribbons and badges. This is a complete easy to use guide on the subject and covers the period from World War II to the present. It features all the Navy decorations and service medals along with their history and award criteria. Each medal and ribbon is shown in full color and is identified and displayed in correct order with all attachments and devices. Included are special sections on badges as well as how to wear medals, ribbons and insignia; how to claim medals; how to display awards and detailed information on marksmanship and trophy badges. This concise book puts it all together for you and is a must for all naval personnel, veterans and collectors. Jim Thompson has written a book that is destined to become an instant collector's item. James G. "Jim" Thompson served as a regular officer in the United States Marine Corps in the early 1960's. His service included time as a Platoon Commander and Assistant S-4 in the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, as well as Assistant S-4 for Embarkation on the staff of the 2nd Marines. He served with the Navy, as the Executive Officer of the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Randolph (CVS-15). Mr. Thompson also sailed on the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) as a Midshipman and the USS Monrovia (APA-31) and the USS Okinawa (LPH-3) as part of the Fleet Marine Force. He is a retired Sales Manager formerly with Procter & Gamble.