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BK-109 The Call of Duty - Military Awards and
Decorations of The United States of America
By LTC John E. Strandberg and Roger James Bender. New expanded
edition. This monumental work, which has been long out of print, spans
over two centuries and illustrates in striking color the evolution of United
States military decorations from 1782 to the Global War on Terrorism Service
Medal in 2003. In this comprehensive reference, not only are the obverse,
reverse, and appropriate rim colors illustrated in full color, it also states
eligibility for the award and gives historical background. An added treat
is dozens of period photos of the decorations being worn. This new expanded
edition is a result of continued years of research and upgrading of photographs,
and has 176 more pages than the first edition. The authors have also been able
to expand coverage of known rim number styles and number ranges for Army, Navy
and Marine Corps campaign medals. With modern digital technology, all medals and
ribbons have been color-corrected to give you the most accurate and detailed
images. Although the first edition was highly praised, this new edition is
without a doubt the best book ever done on the subject! Despite the fact
that there are an extra 176 pages in color, the publisher is holding to the
price of the first edition, printed a decade ago! 1,293 photos, most in
color. 560 pages.
$67.00 (N, HC)
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Item BK-109