Insignia of World War II

Insignia of World War II by McDonnell, Leslie. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780785810247.

Contains over 1,000 of the most important badges worn on uniforms between 1939 & 1945. These include insignia of all the major protagonists: Germany, Japan, U.S., Italy, Great Britain, France, Russia, & Brit. Empire. Each badge is illustrated in full-color, with detailed & fascinating text, plus the war record of the unit. All of the different categories of insignia are included: cap badges, shoulder sleeve insignia, rank insignia, collar patches, cuff bands, & breast insignia. Also, full-color artworks of all the major medals, such as the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, Knights Cross, Victoria Cross, & Iron Cross; & superb full-color rank insignia spreads. Breathtaking!!