This 480 page hardback book was published in May 1942 by the Military Service Publishing Co. of Pennsylvania. It is a publication to advise new officers on the customs and traditions of service in the U.S. armed forces. The most interesting areas for the collector are those dealing with uniforms, insignia and equipment. There is a fold out colour chart with officers' badges. Also info on how to wear different types of insignia, mess dress and Service/Combat uniforms, diff. types of headgear and boots. Also medals and USAAF silver wings. There's so much in here! If you re-enact and want to be absolutely spot on, grab this book!!!!!!! |