227 pp. Illus. A comprehnsive guide covering all countries from the early days to the 1970's, with 950 illustrations. Describes the history and organization of each country's jump troops. Includes a list of combat jumps from 1939 to 1945, and from 1946 to 1977. Clean.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Parachute Badges and Insignia of the World: In Colour

Publisher

Blandford Press, UK

Publication Date

1979

Language

English

ISBN 10

0713708824

ISBN 13

9780713708820

Binding

Hard Cover

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

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Uniforms and Medals

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Blandford Colour Series of badges and insignia of the world. The authors set out to to 3 things: For the first time - make available a reference for all those interested in Parachute Forces, illustrating the numerous qualifications badges or "wings" worn throughout the world. Secondly, via the text show not only the development of World Parachute Forces from early experimental days in the 1930s to the very large scale operators of WWII, and continuing from there. Third, having shown through text and illustrations, peak the interest of the pubic in both insignia and history, for further investigation.

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