Medals for soldiers and airmen : awards and decorations of the United States Army and Air Force / Fred L. Borch III ; foreword by Malcolm J. Howard.

"This is the first and only comprehensive history of all military decorations and medals that may be awarded to men and women serving in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. The background and design of each medal is examined, as well as award criteria governing each decoration. "--Provided by publishe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Borch, Frederic L., 1954-
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2013]
Subjects:
United States. > Army > Medals, badges, decorations, etc.
United States. > Air Force > Medals, badges, decorations, etc.
Military decorations > United States.
Physical Description:v, 194 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Decorations for valor in combat
  • Decorations and medals for noncombat valor
  • Dual purpose decorations for performance or valor
  • Awards and decorations for outstanding achievement or meritorious service
  • Appendices
  • Order of precedence
  • Certifcate of merit
  • Oak leaf cluster
  • "V" device.