Complete Guide to United States Marine Corps Medals, Badges, and Insignia

Complete Guide to United States Marine Corps Medals, Badges, and Insignia
Author: James G. Thompson
Publisher: Medals of America Press
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2003
Genre:
ISBN: 9781884452420

With Complete Guide To United States Marine Corps Medals, Badges And Insignia World War II To Present, military medal expert James G. Thompson has created a comprehensive and methodically presented encyclopedic reference to all of the Marine Corps decorations, medals, ribbons, badges, and military insignia commissioned and awarded during the Second World War. This unique military reference guide features colour plates of all Marine Corps medals and ribbons; their history and award criteria; foreign awards and UN meals given to American Marines; a complete set of Marine ribbons in their correct order with all attachments and devices; all Marine insignia (including officer and enlisted rank insignia 1944 to the present day); World War II shoulder patches; descriptions of service ID badges, aiguillettes, should cords, etc.; detailed information on marksmanship and trophy badges; a guide to the correct wearing of medals, ribbons, insignia and badges by active duty Marines and veterans; displaying awards and insignia, even instructions on how to claim a medal by a qualified serving Marine or veteran. Quite simply, this book offers everything you need to know about Marine Corps medals, badges and insignia.

Army Officer's Guide: 52nd Edition

Army Officer's Guide: 52nd Edition
Author: Col. Robert J. Dalessandro USA (Ret.)
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 690
Release: 2013-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0811711889

Practical advice on Army leadership and command. Fully updated with the latest information for officers of all ranks, branches, and components. Covers uniforms and insignia, duties and responsibilities, privileges and restrictions, courtesy and customs, posts and organizations, regulations and references. Includes full-color reference of medals and badges.