This edition of Badges of the British Army presents a wholly new; completely revised guide for the collector. All the photographs are new; and the coverage extended to encompass the badges that had appeared since the book was first published. Through six editions and many reprintings; this book has proved itself immensely popular with collectors; as well as providing the novice with an invaluable introduction to the subject. Easy to slip into the coat pocket; it is the perfect companion to perusing market stalls in search of collectable items; providing immediate visual identification of each badge. The author; Frederick Wilkinson; supplies excellent advice to the collector; showing how to date badges; warning of the fakes; copies and re-strikes that abounded and how to recognise them; but also demonstrating how enjoyable and rewarding a pastime badge collecting could be. His introductory text presents a brief history of British Army badges; from the shako plates of Wellington's time - now valuable items - to the later; much easier to find; Staybrites.
#4747211 in Books 2007-03-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.47 x .94 x 6.53l; 1.15 #File Name: 1844154572224 pages
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