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British Gallantry Awards 1855-2000

Peter Duckers author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:21st Sep '05

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British Gallantry Awards 1855-2000 cover

Since ancient times soldiers have been honoured for gallantry in battle. Over the years and in different societies such honours have taken many forms byut since the 1850s specific acts of bravery 'in the face of the enemy' by British and Imperial forces have been recognised by the award of a range of wearable decorations. These provide a visible indication both of the bravery of the recipient and of its recognition by the government and nation.

ISBN: 9780747805168

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 174g

64 pages