Identifying Military Insignia
by William Fowler
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- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/New
- ISBN 10
- 1853484830
- ISBN 13
- 9781853484834
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About This Item
Burlington, 1993. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). As New/New. Hundreds of detailed photographs and detailed text supporting each one, plus detailed background material on the subject. Very much a must for collectors of Military Insignia. Excellent reference work, in full colour throughout. From the Dust Jacket:: "'Military Insignia' is a new compact study guide to the function and history of military insignia from World War 1 to more recent conflicts such as the Gulf War. In the first section, the entries are structured in the way that an inspection of a soldier on parade would be carried out, starting with headgear and moving down the uniform. each entry also has a unique symbolic representation to show where the insignia appears on a uniform. The second section highlights the common motifs and symbols in insignia. each entry is illustrated with colour photographs of the most interesting examples drawn from many of the world's armed forces. Whether you wish to start a collection of these fascinating historical objects or simply wish to identify the the examples you see on news coverage from trouble spots around the world, 'Military Insignia' is an essential visual reference book for all military enthusiasts." Size: Small Octavo. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf wear - contains no tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 7. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Military & Warfare; ISBN: 1853484830. ISBN/EAN: 9781853484834. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 12582. . 9781853484834
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- Seller
- Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books (AU)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 12582
- Title
- Identifying Military Insignia
- Author
- William Fowler
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 7
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1853484830
- ISBN 13
- 9781853484834
- Publisher
- Burlington
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1993
- Keywords
- BZDB1 Military & Warfare; ISBN: 1853484830 EAN: 9781853484834 William Fowler Identifying Military Insignia
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Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books
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About Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books
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