
Lest We Forget
Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations
by Judith Price
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Pub Date Nov 11 2011 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group | Taylor Trade Publishing
Description
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 “Recessional” 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 Musée de l’Armée, and the Imperial War Museum, the objects depicted in this book movingly recall the role of decorations and jewelry in commemorating war and peace.
Advance Praise
"I genuinely believe that the men and women in uniform for today's American armed forces are the best in history."-Pete Dawkins, Ret'd. Brigadier General, USA Heisman Trophy Winner
"Judith Price...has produced a unique and fascinating book that catalogues and beautifully illustrates the finest of these works. One cannot read it without pondering the tragic losses and the heroism of the human beings for which many of these works are memorials, and the best of these works reflect in their art the greatness of the valor and sacrifice of their recipients."-John Lehman, Former Secretary of the Navy
"My grandfather was so proud of his military service that even after his presidency he preferred to be called General Eisenhower."-Anne Eisenhower
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781589796867 |
PRICE | $29.95 (USD) |
PAGES | 160 |