Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Army: World War II to Present First Edition Edition

by Frank C. Foster (Author)

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ISBN-13: 978-1884452567

ISBN-10: 1884452566

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The most complete guide to United States Army 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: 144 pages
Publisher: Medals of America Press; First Edition edition (April 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1884452566
ISBN-13: 978-1884452567
Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 2.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
Average Customer Review: 6 customer reviews
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The book is a little out of date, since ...

ByAmazon Customeron March 3, 2016

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The book is a little out of date, since the Global War on Terrorism. More than half the photos are black and white.

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Very informative--Nice photos

ByBJ BOWER-HANSENon February 23, 2013

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Good reference book! I have shared this book with a number of Army buddies--it is a nice "go to" book to review the decorations, medals, ribbons, badges, and insignia!

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ByRich Manganon November 27, 2012

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Had the information I wanted. Nothing more to say. Nothing more to say. Nothing more to say. The end. End.

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Citation for Excellence

ByRob Fitzgibbonon April 9, 2013

Format: Paperback

Col. Frank C Foster and Medals of America Press are to be commended for this excellent visual and informational resource on 20th-21th Century US Army Insignia. A huge informational punch is packed into a slim volume. Includes diagrams of proper insignia placement on uniforms, plus a brief history of each award, branch insignia, service medal, etc. This book is a must-have reference for militaria collectors. Well done! Recommended.

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Complete history and details of all Army Medals and Badges

ByCol. F Fosteron April 15, 2001

Format: Paperback

This is the most complete and detailed book ever published on U.S. Army Military Awards and Insignia. It is lavishly illustrated with original drawings and beautiful color pictures of every medal, badge and insignia in the Army since 1941. The book opens with a short history of US Army insignia starting in 1775 and how they developed war by war up to today. Each period is illustrated with numerous examples. The book then covers all Army branch insignia in detail and the development of both officer and enlisted rank from 1775 to 2001. All skill and combat badges are laid out with criteria and dates to include those which have been discontinued.Every badge is shown in full color. Decorations and medals are displayed in color showing both front and back to include ribbon only awards. Additionally there is a complete ribbon chest in the correct order of precedence for wear. Detail descriptions of the medals cover criteria for award, symbolism of the medal and ribbon and even campaign dates for all service medals. There are special sections on how to detemine what medals a veteran would earn in each conflict as well as sections on How to claim awards from the government and once obtained how to display military awards. The book took 5 years to research and write. With over 140 pages loaded with color illustrations and detail it is an incredible value.

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An excellent reference source

ByW B Woodleyon January 5, 2002

Format: Paperback

Being an avid collector of US Army medals, badges, uniforms and accoutrements from the Vietnam War period I have found this book to be invaluable in both assisting me to correctly identify items I have in my collection (and want to have!) and telling me about their design and history. The colour plates are just superb as is the informative text. I have not been able to find a better book that comprehensively covers the subject matter as this one does - it takes pride of place in my library and is referred to so often I've had to have it rebound!

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