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United States Army medals, badges and insignia

Print Book, English, ©2011
MOA Press, Fountain Inn, S.C., ©2011
184 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
9781884452673, 1884452671
747618459
Introduction, background and history
Seals and emblems
Hat badges, buttons and lapel pins
Officer rank insignia
Warrant officer's rank insignia
Reserve officer training corps rank insignia
Enlisted rank insignia
Introduction to branch insignia
U.S. Army badges and tabs
Army Air Corps, Army Air Force wings
Marksmanship badges
Identification badges
Institute of Heraldry
Awards, insignia and accoutrements
Uniforms
How to determine a veteran's military medals
Displaying military awards
Aiguillette, fourragere, lanyard and blue cord
Introduction to color plates
Types of medals, ribbons and attachments
Decorations and medals
Non-U.S. service awards
Commemorative medals
Correct order of Army ribbon wear
Army ribbons and devices
Subdued insignia
Army badges and insignia (subdued)
Descriptions of decorations and medals
Ribbon only awards
Commonly awarded foreign decorations
United Nations medals
United States Army unit awards
Certificates
Issue of U.S. medals to veterans and families