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Peter Duckers

British Military Medals

This second edition of Peter Ducker's best-selling British Military Medals traces the history of medals and gallantry awards from Elizabethan times to the modern day, and it features an expert account of their design and production. Campaign and gallantry medals are a key to understanding – and exploring – British and imperial military history, and to uncovering the careers and exploits of individual soldiers. 

In a series of succinct and well-organized chapters he explains how medals originated, to whom they were awarded and how the practice of giving medals has developed over the centuries. His work is a guide for collectors and for local and family historians who want to learn how to use medals to discover the history of military units and the experiences of individuals who served in them.
366 printed pages
Original publication
2009
Publication year
2009
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  • Ирина Осипенкоhas quoted5 years ago
    An example of a campaign star for Second World War service, in this case the 1939–45 Star, the basic award for campaign service overseas given in addition to more specific area stars.

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