This work is a popular account of the medals which have been awarded to the Navy and Army since their introduction in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. There are twelve chapters, which deal, in turn, with the various classes of medals; fifty-nine illustrations from photographs, depicting the most noteworthy specimens; and four coloured plates with representations of sixty-one medal ribbons. The letterpress not only describes the actual medals but gives data concerning the making of medals, the chief medallists, the regulations which affect the granting of medals, the circumstances which have influenced such awards, etc. Many Colonial medals and ribbons are described, and there is an interesting appendix which deals with the chief Foreign awards, with special reference to those issued to British officers and men by our Allies.
“It is a first-class and very interesting book of reference.”—The Guardian.
“This is a timely book, well compiled and excellently illustrated. Civilians are frequently puzzled to identify ribbons and medals of even recent origin, and how few have any knowledge of the hundreds of awards for service and gallantry, modern and historical, which exist in connection with the two Services. By means of Mr. Johnson’s compact volume they can learn all that a reasonably well-informed reader need know about these matters.... Most people will be glad to possess the volume, and for older boys it will prove an excellent gift book.”—The Bookman.
“Altogether an invaluable vade mecum on medals.”—The Regiment.
“This little book ... tells in a wholly attractive manner the wonderful story of the British Army from the very earliest days to the present time.”—United Service Magazine.
“Tells a wonderful story in bright and attractive style. It is interesting and informative.”—Western Mail.
“In bright and interesting style it tells the wonderful story of the Army, touching on many points not usually dealt with in works of the kind.... Easy to read, anecdotal and descriptive, the volume is just one to place in the hands of those who wish to know more about the Army than can be learned from general reading.”—The Guardian.
“This small book contains a wonderful amount of information concerning the history of the Royal Navy, from the days of King Alfred the Great to King George V., and is a book that would appeal to all lovers of naval history. It is essentially for the young, but much could be learned by adults from this interesting volume.”—Naval Warrant Officers’ Journal.
“The book will be irresistible to boys who love sea stories, as many of our established heroes figure in its pages.”—The Schoolmistress.