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LOW STOCK * Limited edition of 3500 copies. Each individually numbered and signed by the Author. (Your personal No considered if over No 50). * Optional personal inscription of your choice, handwritten by the author at no extra charge. * The book should pay for itself many times over. A few examples of how are: (a) Prevention of expensive mistakes eg buying fake medals (MC, DFC etc). Enabling you to recognise original 1914, Aug–Nov bars, gallantry medal bars and all forms of renaming etc. (b) By enabling you to identify “Special” L/G dates eg those for 1.7.16, escaping, last stands, Irish Rising, major battles etc. (c) By enabling you to identify rare medals either by numbers awarded (eg TFWM numbers to units) or rarity (eg 1st Type Victory Medals) and many more. (d) The book itself is an investment as Howard’s previous publications are now highly sought after and collectable fetching premium prices far in excess of their original sale price within a short time. The book will provide researchers and collectors with a ready reference to resolve the many questions posed by collecting Great War Medals and holds vital WWI information which is not available online. Furthermore, any profits received from the sale of The Companion are being used to finance the production and publishing of Military Medal Roll , already partially complete and due to be published in 2014. NOTES ON DESPATCH Note to non UK buyers. Postage costs of this item to global destinations is approximately £50 or more. However, in order to assist global purchasers the author is happy to subsidise this amount by charging only £30 for postage and packing. Available from 1 st August, 2011We aim to DESPATCH IMMEDIATELY upon receipt of cleared payment and send via 48 hour delivery (UK). The Great War Medal Collectors Companion This new book from Howard Williamson has taken over eight years to write and research. It is a high quality, hardback reference book of 600 pages, section sewn for strength and is profusely illustrated in full colour on 130gsm Satin finish paper. It is the definitive volume on Great War Campaign and Gallantry Medals. It has been compiled from many original sources including contemporary documents and official Government publications. In addition, Howard has undertaken a great deal of original research, the results of which he publishes here for the first time. Amongst this new information a detailed section on the Military Medal revealing much new information to aid research including a study of the MM Gazettes linking them with dates and battles, and the use of Schedule Numbers to identify MMs won together and for the same action. Much new information is revealed on the medals themselves and the detailed section on the Medal Index Cards will be a major help to all WWI Researchers. A synopsis of each Chapter’s contents is below. Furthermore, there are hundreds of illustrations of medals and documents, all in full colour. This the first volume of two. It is intended all aspects of the collecting and researching of Great War Medals will be covered by the two volumes. To be published : Volume II which will include: Abbreviations found on WWI Medals (approximately 8,000). Regimental Numbers including: RE, Tank Corps, Territorial renumbering, Line Regiments etc. Chapters on dates units went overseas with Regiments including Corps, sub units eg RE Field C OYS , RAMC Field Ambulances, RA Batteries, MGC C OYS and Battalions, Tank Corps, B NS etc. Divisional Battle Honours to link with the Regiment Section, Paperwork, How to Research Medals, Women in the War, Corrigenda and Addendum Vol I. * Purchasers of Vol I will be the first advised and offered Vol II when completed. Chapter Contents Chapter 1 Collecting Great War Medals Introduction and background, Collecting themes, tools for collecting, buying, storage, cleaning, insur... read more

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