Overview

At a time of imperial expansion, British forces were almost constantly in action against major powers, in wars of conquest, or in expeditions on the fringes of Empire, such as the North West Frontier, southern Africa or Burma. This book outlines the medals issued to British soldiers and sailors for military service.

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Author:   Peter Duckers
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Shire Publications
Edition:   New impression
Volume:   384
Dimensions:   Width: 14.90cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.118kg
ISBN:  

9780747804659

ISBN 10:   0747804656
Pages:   40
Publication Date:   01 May 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   No Longer Our Product
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction; Collecting campaign medals; Basic terms; The medals; Following up

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Peter Duckers has been a collector of British campaign and gallantry medals for many years and now specialises in awards to the Indian Army. He has written numerous magazine and journal articles about medals and collecting and is a Member of the Orders and Medals Research Society, the Military Historical Society and the Indian Military Historical Society. He is curator of the Shropshire Regimental Museum in Shrewsbury Castle.

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