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.

A Complete Guide for you! - How to Identify Veterans' Medals - How to Obtain Veterans' Medals - How to Display Veterans' Medals Features complete full color plates of all Army Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges, and Insignia with all criteria. Full color precedence chart for all US Army awards and ribbons with devices. Shows insignia and ribbon placement on uniforms for WW II, Korea, Vietnam and present Pictures, criteria, and specifications of "all" Army skill and specialty badges. Details on how to claim your or your family's medals. Chronological display of Army rank and branch insignia from 1941 to present. Commonly awarded foreign medals and ribbons shown in color with details. All WW II, Korea, Vietnam, Liberation of Kuwait and State Command major unit Shoulder Sleeve insignia in full color. "The most complete reference ever published for all U.S. Army Medals and Insignia...in a class by itself!" "A must have book for military personnel, veterans and students of Army history." "The best Army military awards book every published, a fivestar production!" "The best book bang for the buck in the past ten years...worth twice the price!"

The most thorough and easy-to-use guide on all decorations, medals, badges, and insignia of the Marine Corps, complete with beautiful color plates.

First published in 1917 at the height of the Great War, this is an early record of medals, with ribbons and regimental badges written by a pioneer of the subject.