War Medals and Their History (1915)

""War Medals and Their History"" is a comprehensive guide to the medals awarded for military service in various conflicts throughout history. Written by William Augustus Steward, a noted historian and expert on military awards, this book provides detailed descriptions of the medals themselves, as well as the circumstances under which they were awarded. The book covers medals from the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, and many other conflicts up to the First World War. It also includes information on the design and manufacture of medals, as well as the symbolism and meaning behind the various images and inscriptions. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in military history or the history of military awards and decorations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.