A Pocket Guide to British Gallantry Awards: Rewarding Gallantry in Action

by Peter Duckers

Over the ages and in all societies, gallantry in battle has been highly regarded, with the bravery of individuals and fighting forces being officially rewarded and publically recognised in a wide variety of ways, such as gifts of jewels or money, grants of land, promotions in rank or status etc.

In Britain, it has been the practice since at least the mid-19C to award decorations - medals specifically conferred to reward bravery in action. With...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1912667029
• ISBN13: 9781912667024
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Spink Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 7.9"