Medals of America Presents the Decorations and Medals of the Republic of Vietnam and Her Allies, 1950-1975

Medals of America Presents the Decorations and Medals of the Republic of Vietnam and Her Allies, 1950-1975
Author: John Sylvester (Jr.)
Publisher: Medals of America Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995
Genre: Indochinese War, 1946-1954
ISBN: 9781884452161

The most complete guide to all Republic of Vietnam military and civilian decorations, medals, ribbons, and unit awards, from the beginning to the fall of the republic. More than 110 medals displayed in full color. Also includes an illustrated guide to medals of South Vietnamese allies.

Military Badge Collecting

Military Badge Collecting
Author: John Gaylor
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2001-03-08
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1783379790

An identification guide to British Army cap badges from the Calvary and Royal Armoured Corps, the Guards, Women’s Units, Kitchener’s Army, and others. This book is a comprehensive guidebook, which will appeal to anyone with an interest in medal collecting. The book contains British Army badges from the earliest days to the present, with photographs of 800 examples. “This is an excellent text and complements the bookshelves of any researcher of the British army . . . an outstanding feat of research and I can only summarise by saying ‘Well done.’”—Military Archive Research.com

A Collector's Guide to German World War 2 Medals & Political Awards

A Collector's Guide to German World War 2 Medals & Political Awards
Author: Christopher Ailsby
Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Medals
ISBN: 9780711028524

A leading expert on German medals and political awards provides a definitive guide to those issued in occupied and annexed states. With an informative collection of photos illustrating the medal subjects it provides an essential reference to those interested in collecting Second World War medals.

The Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Army

The Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges and Insignia of the United States Army
Author: Frank C. Foster
Publisher: Medals of America Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Military decorations
ISBN: 9781884452567

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.

Medals for Soldiers and Airmen

Medals for Soldiers and Airmen
Author: Fred L. Borch III
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 0786474122

This is the first and only comprehensive history of all decorations and medals that may be awarded to men and women serving in the United States Army and Air Force. The background and design of each medal are examined, as well as award criteria governing each decoration. The book first looks at the Army and Air Force Medals of Honor before continuing with other awards, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. The histories of more common medals like the Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army and Air Force Commendation Medals and Army and Air Force Achievement Medals are also included. Photographs of each medal (obverse and reverse) accompany the text, along with selected photographs of recipients and the citations for their awards.