Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations
Judith Price
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Description for Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations
hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages, 174 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WCK; WCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 288 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1194.
Since ancient times, memorable moments of military history have been commemorated with jewelry, medals, and symbolic accessories. In Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations, Judith Price illuminates iconic military objects, exploring their origins and documenting their place in history. The dramatic compilation of patriotic jewelry and decorations presented in Price’s sixth book tells a truly dazzling story of Western historical conflict and resolution. 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 ... Read more
Since ancient times, memorable moments of military history have been commemorated with jewelry, medals, and symbolic accessories. In Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations, Judith Price illuminates iconic military objects, exploring their origins and documenting their place in history. The dramatic compilation of patriotic jewelry and decorations presented in Price’s sixth book tells a truly dazzling story of Western historical conflict and resolution. 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Lanham, United States
ISBN
9781589796867
SKU
V9781589796867
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Judith Price
Judith Price is President of the National Jewelry Institute and author of three other books on antique jewelry. She lives in New York City.
Reviews for Lest We Forget: Masterpieces of Patriotic Jewelry and Military Decorations
My grandfather was so proud of his military service that even after his presidency he preferred to be called General Eisenhower.
Anne Eisenhower 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 ... Read more
Anne Eisenhower 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 ... Read more