Decorations, Medals, Ribbons, Badges And Insignia Of The United States Navy Softback

Five years in the developing this beautiful book provides full-color plates and detailed descriptions and criteria of all Navy medals and insignia earned by Navy veterans and admired by their families from World War II to the Liberation of Iraq. What further sets this book apart is the handsome color plates and detailed drawing describing the criteria, purpose, and background of every award. Battle stars, attachments for valor, dates, places, even the significance of ribbon color are presented in a wonderful flowing combination of words and illustrations. There is even a section on how insignia and ribbons were worn in each war and a section on how veterans or their families can claim their medals! Complete Guide to United States Navy Medals, Badges, and Insignia World War II to Present is written by James G. Thompson, is 124 pages, and has all information and everything you need to know about the US Navy.