US Silent Service: Dolphins & Combat Insignia, 1924-1945
Dolphins & Combat Insignia, 1924-1945
David A. Jones
ISBN: | 9780912138886 |
Publisher: | R James Bender Pub |
Published: | 15 April, 2002 |
Format: | Hardcover |
US Silent Service: Dolphins & Combat Insignia, 1924-1945
Dolphins & Combat Insignia, 1924-1945
David A. Jones
After eight years of extensive research, the publication of this book is a submarine buff and collector's dream come true. This beautiful full-color book chronicles, with period letters and sketches, the developmental history of US submarine insignia prior to 1945. It also contains many rare and never before published photographs, plus interviews with WWII submarine veterans, from enlisted men to famous skippers. Each insignia is photographed (obverse and reverse) and magnified in color. All known contractors are covered plus embroidered versions, mess dress variations, the Roll of Honor, submarine combat insignia, battleflags, launch memorabilia and related submarine collectibles (postal covers, match book covers, jewelry, posters, advertising art, postcards, etc.)
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