Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military

Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations

Since ancient times, memorable moments of military history have been commemorated with jewelry, medals, and symbolic accessories. In Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations, Judith Price illuminates iconic military objects, exploring their origins and documenting their place in history. The dramatic compilation of patriotic jewelry and decorations presented in Priceâ€™s sixth book tells a truly dazzling story of Western historical conflict and resolution.

Lest We Forget serves as a stunning tribute to our men and women in service both past and present. This book derives its title from the poem â€œRecessionalâ€ by Rudyard Kipling, often used as a tribute in war memorials, while its contents chronicle our military history since the Revolution through 150 iconic artifacts. It showcases such diverse items as the Washington Peace Medals to the Indians, the earliest Medals of Honor, Civil War Corps badges, British military decorations, and historic French treasures. Drawn from leading world museums and private collections such as the British Museum, the West Point Museum, the MusÃ©e de lâ€™ArmÃ©e, and the Imperial War Museum, the objects depicted in this book movingly recall the role of decorations and jewelry in commemorating war and peace.
Country USA
Brand Taylor Trade Publishing
Manufacturer Taylor Trade Publishing
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781589796867
ReleaseDate 2011-11-11
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781589796867

Country	USA
Brand	Taylor Trade Publishing
Manufacturer	Taylor Trade Publishing
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781589796867
ReleaseDate	2011-11-11
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781589796867

Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations

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