Originally bound as a softcover, this copy has been bound into 12 buckram with bluewhite cloth. Nssar veterans recognition committee, state society or chapter. Presidential, congressional, government awards at the national, state, and local level. Any full size medal that has a designated certificate as outlined in the handbook will come with the certificate as part of the purchase price. Click on the links below to jump to information about the various awards as well as past recipients. Military medal mm the military medal was established during the first world war by king george v on march 25th, 1916, a year and a half after britain had declared war on germany. A guide for the collector and family historian 2nd edition by peter duckers isbn.
If you know of an individual who received a british military medal or award for an act of bravery, gallantry or for meritorious service between 1854 and c1990 and you want to find out whether a record of the award and why it was awarded exist, this guide will be of use. Society uk orders and medals research society usa the imperial war. Society of american military engineers 2014 award and. A guide for the collector and family historian 9781783030163. Patriot award week congressional medal of honor foundation. What better way to honour yours or a loved ones service to queen and country than with this tailor made bespoke framing. Full text of journal of the token and medal society. Military society of the war of 1812 new york, ny 10128. Founded in 1920, same unites public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental, facility management, contracting and acquisition fields and related disciplines in support of national. A childs view of military deployment by chandelle walker. Collecting military medals will always have an enduring appeal because it is. Journal of the orders and medals society a 52page, sixtimesayear scholarly journal devoted exclusively to the hobby annual conventions an opportunity to gather socially, exhibit items from their collection, attend seminars, participate in round. Military medals, orders, decorations from capricorn books.
This medal has again been produced in the 1916 inch diameter size. Carol cepregi, deputy director of operations for the congressional medal of honor society, responded to a request of information on clinton a. The medal of honor is an especially interesting case. History of the veteran corps of artillery constituting the military society of the war of 1812. Kriegs verdienst surrounded by a laurel wreath bound with a bow at the bottom. The medal society of ireland was founded in 1986 to encourage the study of medals, badges and militaria in their various collecting forms.
Complete guide to united states military medals 1939 to present by frank c. Compatriot medal of honor recipients national society. The organization provides a venue for meeting other authors and artists, sharing ideas and learning. British military gallantry medals the national archives. The society of american military engineers same is the premier professional military engineering association in the united states. Another collecting area are state, county, city and town medals for military service.
The national society of the sons of the american revolution headquarters 809 w. Additional society banners complement the grouping. The president, in the name of congress, has awarded more than 3,400 medals of honor to our nations bravest soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coast guardsmen since the award was created in 1861. Some, such as the medal of honor, have the same name, but the design varies from service to service. The award was established in 1916, with retrospective application to 1914, and was awarded to other ranks for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire. On the reverse was the crowned cipher w r wilhelm i. Dispatches is the quarterly publication for the military writer s society of america. The medal of honor for each of the services has a different medal but the same ribbon. Awarded for exceptional acts of gallantry in saving life on land or sea.
Nu komen militairen van alle rangen in aanmerking voor een military cross. Peter duckers has been a collector of british campaign and gallanary medals for many years and now specialises in awards ito the indian army. Books on military honors congressional medal of honor. The military medal or mm was a medal awarded for exceptional bravery. The longlost medal of honor belonging to the lion of little round top has been found. The first inclusive history of new york states oldest active military command, from 1790 to the present. Borts book description complete criteria for every army, navy, marines, air force, coast guard, and merchant marine awards since 1939. National society, state society, chapter or purchased by a compatriot approved by. For the military medal enthusiast, this book offers an unparalleled exploration into the history, criteria, and trivia behind the range of military awards, exploring the history and impetus behind u. The reverse carries appropriate legends relating to this 1965 assemblage and its site.
Awards are given out at the society s annual meeting the spring following the competition. Journal of military history the most complete history of the medal of honor. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in, affinity for, or connection to the military. If so the bms may be the organisation for you as it exists to further the cause of medallic and military history, to perpetuate the memories of those recipients of medals who we now posses and to acquire and exchange research. Morgans original medal was lost, and congress authorized another gold medal in 1836 for an heir of the general. Awards and honors of general of the army douglas macarthur. This magnificent hardcover book, sponsored by the foundation and published in collaboration with artisan, the illustrated book division of workman publishing in new york, is a collection of contemporary portraits and 156 stories of living or recently deceased medal of honor recipients as captured by bestselling author peter collier and award. The prussian military honor award 2nd class was a round silver medal 40mm in diameter. Since i have an interest in medal provenance i began collecting information on all the medals with or without clasp, issued to the rn and rm after purchasing the excellent book by nick tucker entitled the ashantee medal 187374 to the royal navy and royal marines. The society recognizes academic excellence and service with a number of awards and prizes. Only three albert medals were awarded to members of the australian army during world war 1. Clinton albert cilley was born on february 16, 1837, in rockingham county, new hampshire.
How to research an award of the military medal mm the long. British military medals traces the history of medals and gallantry awards from elizabethan times to the modern day and it features an expert account of their design and production. Awarded to warrant officers, noncommissioned officers and men who had rendered valuable and meritorious service. Allied frame us navy medal and award certificate frame 8 x 10 opening.
To provide for the research, preservation, and documentation of the history of the individuals who have been awarded the medal of honor, the highest award that can be bestowed upon a member of the u. Prussian military honor award 2nd class awards after 1864. Its inception was intended to meet the enormous demand for medals during the first world war. General daniel morgan was honored by congress in 1781, but the original gold medal was not struck until 1789 or 1790. Canadian society of military medals and insignia, toronto, 1996. Medals australians in world war 1 research guides at. Structured geographically for ease of use, the book includes campaigns from java to. The military medal mm was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the british army and other arms of the armed forces, and to personnel of other commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for bravery in battle on land. Medal of honor historical society of the united states. His extraordinary actions over the next four days in leading operations in the face of overwhelming odds earned him the nations highest military honor and are featured in the book medal of honor. Urbahn medal society of american military engineers. The military medal was the equivalent to the military cross mc which was awarded to commissioned officers. Welcome to the birmingham medal society bms web site, please feel free to look in at any time as it will be updated on a regular basis.
The military writers society of america, also known as the mwsa, is nonprofit, 501c3 association of authors, poets, and artists, many of whom are u. Orders and medals society of america collection, preservation and dissemination of information on u. In april 1970, while serving as an infantry advisor in vietnam, sergeant littrell was thrust in to command of a battalion of south vietnamese rangers in defending their position. The military medal mm was until 1993 a military decoration awarded to personnel of the british army and other services, and formerly also to personnel of other commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for bravery in battle on land. Military medals of the united states 8th edition, 2011 currently unavailable. Criteria for all medals listed in full detail with dates and campaigns. Comprising the obverse design of this medal is the official emblem of the token and medal society, as it did last year. The later date in texas is a reminder that troops were stationed in texas as a result of french government activities south of our borders, and a fear of an invasion. The distinguished book awards recognize the best book length publications in english on military history, whether monograph, bibliography, guide, or other project ed in the previous three calendar years. Every year, the congressional medal of honor society hosts patriot award week to honor americans who possess the highest caliber of ethics and selfless dedication in the demonstration of the six values embodied by the medal of honor courage and sacrifice, commitment and. Though more than half the men who received medals of honor during world war ii died in their moment of valor, 198 living heroes were added to. Military service medal set nssar merchandise direct.
All decorations, service medals, and ribbons shown in fullcolor and accompanied by dates and campaigns as well as detailed descriptions on proper wear and display. Visit the national archives bookshop for a range of available publications about british military gallantry medals. It is ordained that the military medal shall bear on the obverse the royal effigy, and on the reverse the words for bravery in the field, encircled by a wreath surmounted by the royal cipher and a crown. He is a fellow of the royal asiatic society, a fellow of the royal numismatic society, a member of the orders and medals research society, the military historical society and the indian military historical society. Medal of honor recipient gary beikirch interview vietnam veteran, former army special forces medic, and medal of honor recipient gary beikirch shares his experiences in the military and offers lessons learned from a life of public service. The distinguished book awards recognize the best booklength publications in english on military history, whether monograph, bibliography, guide, or other project ed in the previous three calendar years. So, coes medal grouping demonstrates to us that there are, indeed, some rare military medals associated with the civil war.
While uncommon, finding a named medal will lead a collector to uncovering additional interesting information. A guide for the collector and family historian only 1 left in stock. The civil war campaign medal was authorized by the war department in 1907, for military service from 15 april 1861, to 9 april 1865 or, for service in texas, to 20 august 1866. Book parameters and specification lists the british army, navy personnel, rfc and raf and imperial troop recipients of the military medal 114,560 and. It is ordained that the medal shall be designated the military medal. Our society exists to promote a general interest in the study of orders, decorations and medals and to actively encourage and publish research into all aspects of civil and military medals, with a particular focus on those issued by great britain and the commonwealth countries. How to research an award of the military medal mm the. Royal order knight awards civil military society medal. The united states congress established the air force cross in 1964.