"History of the Administrative & Technical Services" completes an in- depth historical review of the development of branch of service insignia of administrative, technical, & lesser-known or short- lived branches in the U.S. Army from 1776. A notable historical tome. Contains 39 chapters. Traces the development of their collar insignia ( & changes thereto) from the branch's creation to the time of publication. A total of 1177 different insignia in 842 clean crisp photographs. The book's 55,000 words of text contain ...
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"History of the Administrative & Technical Services" completes an in- depth historical review of the development of branch of service insignia of administrative, technical, & lesser-known or short- lived branches in the U.S. Army from 1776. A notable historical tome. Contains 39 chapters. Traces the development of their collar insignia ( & changes thereto) from the branch's creation to the time of publication. A total of 1177 different insignia in 842 clean crisp photographs. The book's 55,000 words of text contain authorization dates, regulatory authorities, organization, & anecdotal tidbits previously unpublished & not normally available to military historians & collectors of military memorabilia. (Includes Adjutant General, Aides, Aviation, Bands & Field Musicians, Chaplains, Corps of Interpreters, Eagle Insignia, Judge Advocate, Intelligence, Records & Pension Bureau, Service Schools, Special Services, U.S.M.A.-West Point, Warrant Officers, W.A.A.C., & more). Includes numbers & letters, attachment devices, & unusual insignia.
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Very Good with no dust jacket. 0961385502. Signed by author at the end of the preface in blue ink. First edition, first printing. Hard cover published by author in 1986. No dust jacket. Red covers with gilt lettering and design. Bottom corners of covers are bumped and wrinkled. Side edges of pages are slightly wavy and have a small stain in middle by back cover. Book is in very good condition. 4to, 542 pages, 4.3 lb.; 4to 11"-13" tall; 542 pages; Signed by Author.
