Buch, Englisch, 118 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 340 g
Reihe: The Lutterworth Press
A Beginner's Guide
Buch, Englisch, 118 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 340 g
Reihe: The Lutterworth Press
ISBN: 978-0-7188-9010-0
Verlag: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
A guide to collecting medals, covering all the requisite background information, the aims to which a new collector should aspire, and the pitfalls to avoid.
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.
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Introduction
1. Army Medals
2. Naval Medals
3. The Battle of Waterloo
4. Africa
5. India
6. China
7. Other Theatres of War
8. The Two World Wars
9. Orders and Decorations
10. Naming of Medals
11. Display
Appendices
I. Bars Issued for the Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840
II. Useful Books
III. Glossary of Terms
Index
