MILITARY MEDALS OF THE UNITED STATES (7th Edition)

Definitive reference work on US Military Medals. A Complete Guide to All United States Military Medals 1939 to Present, here in its seventh edition, is the definitive reference work on the subject. Co-authors Frank Foster and Lawrence Borts are leading experts on this subject, and their commitment to detail is clear on every page. This is as complete a guide to US military ribbons and medals as is possible. The authors describe the history and criteria of each award, providing clear full-colour photographs of each one. The book also contains detailed information about the various devices worn on each ribbon, guides to the proper wear of medals and ribbons on the uniform, and much more. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine awards are all covered, with a special section on United Nations mission medals. This book would make a great gift for veterans, serving military personnel, military historians, and militaria collectors. The numerous illustrations make this book a visually stunning reference work and is a tribute to the military men and women who have earned them.