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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents an account of the medals awarded to British servicemen since the 18th Century. The author provides the reader with a comprehensive history of these honors, from the earliest naval awards to the most recent campaign medals. There are detailed descriptions of the medals, including the reasons for their creation and the criteria for their award. Also examined are the history of various organizations that also produced medals and the origins of some of the campaign specific decorations. The book traces the development of the medallic art in Britain, and discusses the role of medals in commemorating military achievements and rewarding bravery. By examining original documents from the British Museum and linking them together the author establishes a clearer picture of the reasons behind the creation of these medals and the criteria for their award. The intent of the book is to establish a clear history of British Medals from the earliest iterations up to the present day and details the many processes involved in the evolution of these military awards. The book is rich in both historical insight and artistic detail, providing a fascinating look at the history of British military decorations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331907404_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331907404
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331907404
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)