Author: W.H. Fevyer Publisher: Andrews UK Limited ISBN: 1781504318 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
Based on the Naval Roll held at The Public Record Office, reference ADM.171. This volume contains a complete listing of all A.G.S. medals awarded to the Naval and Marine Forces. Each ship is listed separately. Duplicate and returned medals have also been noted. Messina Earhquake medal recipients shown. Selected Naval Despatches are included for a fuller insight.
Author: United States. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management Policy) Publisher: ISBN: Category : Decorations of honor Languages : en Pages : 190
Author: Colin Narbeth Publisher: James Clarke & Co. ISBN: 9780718890094 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 120
Book Description
The background to collecting military medals is inseparable from a study of history. The earliest British medals, as befits a nation for so long reliant upon naval strength for its independence, were issued to the Navy, beginning with the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. The first true campaign medals awarded to the Army followed the Battle of Waterloo, although many had been issued privately and unofficially before this. As one would expect for a country like Britain, with an outstanding imperial history dating to modern times, a vast field of military medals covering service in Africa, India, and China awaits the attention of the collector. There are, too, the collections relating to major wars, including the Crimean War, Boer War and the two World Wars. Colin Narbeth describes the medals awarded, and the actions which gave rise to special bars, ribbons and stars. Orders and decorations, including the Victoria Cross and the George Cross, both awarded for extreme valor, are described as are the naming of medals and display. As well as this wealth of background information, the author also details the aims to which a new collector should aspire, and discusses the pitfalls to guard against, including the problem of identification of forgeries. The volume is illustrated with numerous photographs selected by the author.
Author: Stanley Currie Johnson Publisher: London : H. Jenkins ISBN: Category : Great Britain. Army --medals, Badges, Decorations, Etc Languages : en Pages : 370
Author: Ian Knight Publisher: Pen and Sword ISBN: 1473817781 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 225
Book Description
The heroic defence of the mission station at Rorke's Drift became the epic action of the Anglo-Zulu War. A small garrison defended this valuable border-post for ten hours and in the process won the northern sector at Ntcombe Drift, Hlobane and Khambula. Essential reading for those who wish to learn the facts rather than the myths of this legendary stand.
Author: Peter Duckers Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0747811776 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 109
Book Description
At a time of imperial expansion, British forces were almost constantly in action against major powers, in wars of conquest, or in expeditions on the fringes of Empire, such as the North West Frontier, southern Africa or Burma. This book outlines the medals issued to British soldiers and sailors for military service.
Author: W.H. Fevyer
Author: R. B. Magor
Author: United States. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management Policy)
Author: William Augustus Steward
Author: Colin Narbeth
Author: Stanley Currie Johnson
Author: Ian Knight
Author: Henry Taprell Dorling
Author: Peter Duckers
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed Books