American Military Insignia

American Military Insignia

Author: William Fowler

Publisher: Bantam Books

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13:

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Hundreds of full-color photographs, including elite forces, specialized and rank insignia; histories of the divisions on active service, practical advice for the collector; an authoritative reference guide and a unique insight into the structure of modern armed forces.


Encyclopedia of United States Army Insignia and Uniforms

Encyclopedia of United States Army Insignia and Uniforms

Author: William K. Emerson

Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 708

ISBN-13: 9780806126227

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army branches - infantry, artillery, cavalry, and engineers - as well as the service and support branches comprising doctors and nurses, chaplains, musicians, quartermasters, military police, and the many others who have made up the U.S. Army. Insignia worn by all soldiers, such as eagles, devices with the letters US, and other letters and numbers, are also described and illustrated. Historians, military collectors, military reenactors, antique dealers and collectors,


U.S. Army Heraldic Crests

U.S. Army Heraldic Crests

Author: Barry Jason Stein

Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 646

ISBN-13: 9780872499638

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A comprehensive guide to the authorized unit insignia from the American Revolution through the Persian Gulf War.


The History of American Ranks and Rank Insignia

The History of American Ranks and Rank Insignia

Author: Steven A. Bingaman

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2013-07-01

Total Pages: 534

ISBN-13: 9781491005392

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The complete history of every rank ever used by the United States Uniformed Services and their insignia. Updated and expanded, well not expanded it was long enough already, Let's just say typed better. The second edition gives the full story including some information, not a lot but some, not available in the first.


American Military Insignia, 1800-1851

American Military Insignia, 1800-1851

Author: J. Duncan Campbell

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-26

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13:

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In 'American Military Insignia, 1800-1851', J. Duncan Campbell provides readers with a detailed catalog of the Army of the United States' insignia, other than buttons, epaulets, and horse furniture, from the National Collections during the period 1800-1851. Campbell's scholarly work draws on uniform regulations, ordnance regulations, and records in the National Archives to provide an accurate and informative account. The unique W. Stokes Kirk Collection, which includes rare firearms, powder flasks, insignia, epaulets, military caps, and the like, is a standout feature of this catalog. Campbell acknowledges that although this catalog is not intended to be a definitive study, it provides a representative chronological cross-section of typical designs and variations of insignia worn by the uniformed or "volunteer" militia. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American military insignia.


United States Army Cap Insignia 1902-1975

United States Army Cap Insignia 1902-1975

Author: Michael F. Tucker

Publisher: Dorrance Publishing

Published: 2021-03-10

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1636612970

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United States Army Cap Insignia 1902-1975 By: Michael F. Tucker America was entering a new century. Fresh from defeating Spain in the Spanish-American War, the young country was assuming its new position in the old world order. Filled with confidence and economic strength, the United Sates looked towards the future with the many opportunities and changes presented to it and its people. These changes also applied to the United States Army and its uniforms, in particular, the uniform cap and its insignia. Presented here are those changes in US Army cap insignia during the twentieth century. Shown in photographs and words drawn from US Government and US Army archives, with dimensions and close‑up images of insignia, a thorough history can now be revealed!


U. S. Army Insignia

U. S. Army Insignia

Author: Pierre Besnard

Publisher: Militaria Guides

Published: 2013-07-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9782352503002

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Towards the end of the Great War, the United States Army started to distinguish its units with cloth shoulder insignia. From 1941, due to the terrific expansion of its numbers, these multicolored shoulder patches became more numerous and contributed to the spirit of the new units. This guide illustrates in full color the insignia worn by Army units, in Europe, Asia, and the Pacific, together with a brief history and the main variations.


US Army Special Forces Team History and Insignia 1975 to the Present

US Army Special Forces Team History and Insignia 1975 to the Present

Author: Gary Perkowski

Publisher: Schiffer Military History

Published: 2016-12-28

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9780764352553

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This book chronicles the history, training, and operations of United States Army Special Forces, including never before published photos and insignia that were designed and worn by the men of the United States Army Special Forces. The modern United States Army Special Forces was formed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on 19 June 1952. Special Forces have served in every major and numerous minor conflicts the United States military has been involved in since their inception. During and after these operations, individual Teams had unique insignia produced to commemorate their operations.