Stated purposes of the book:  1) To provide a priced catalogue both very broad in scope, and yet detailed enough to serve the specialized collector. (as of 1990) 2) to bring together a variety of information which will be of benefit to the beginner. 3) to try and present in one work not just a vast array of material, but also be realistic in that it covers the interests of the overwhelming number of collectors.

Vernons Collectors Guide to Orders, Medals and Decorations With Valuations

Vernon, Sydney B.

Sydney B Vernon

Vernon's Collectors' Guide to Orders, Medals and Decorations (With Valuations)

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At last a work dealing with information on how to collect and identify Orders, Medals, and Decorations, which covers countries using the Roman, Cyrillic and Greek alphabets, especially Europe and the United States. Items are identified by inscriptions, dates, monarchs' ciphers, ribbons, and ribbon devices. Profusely illustrated, with over 200 pages, it has a comprehensive glossary, and bibliography. It is softbound, with a sturdy binding.

The Medal Collectors' Companion: Collecting and Identifying Orders, Medals and Decorations

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Vernons Collectors Guide to Orders, Medals and Decorations With Valuations

Vernon's Collectors' Guide to Orders, Medals and Decorations (With Valuations)

The Medal Collectors' Companion: Collecting and Identifying Orders, Medals and Decorations