edited by Mrs. Linda Brailsford Foster Dedicated to Lonny Borts. Includes bibliographical references (p. 230) and index.
Contents:
Index. The Beginning of Military Awards -- History of United States Military Awards -- Types of Military Medals, Ribbons & Devices -- How to Determine Veteran's Military Medals -- Issue of U.S. Medals to Veterans, Retirees and Their Families -- Displaying Military Awards for all Services -- Wear of Medals, Insignia and the Uniform by Veterans, Retirees and Former Service Member -- Wearing Ribbons and Medals -- Presentation Guide to Decorations, Medals, Unit Awards & Service Ribbons -- Armed Forces Ribbon Chart Displays -- USN, USMC, USCG, Right Breast Displays on the Full Dress Uniform -- UN and Merchant Marine Ribbons -- Armed Forces Attachments and Devices -- Early U.S. Military Medals 1782 to 1939 -- U.S. Military Awards 1939 to Present -- The Pyramid of Honor -- The Medals of Honor -- Medals, Unit Awards and Ribbon Descriptions -- Foreign Military Decorations -- United Nations and NATO medals -- Foreign Military Decorations -- United Nations and NATO medals -- Foreign Service Medals -- USN and USCG Marksmanship awards -- Bibliography -- Index.
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