Badges and Insignia of the Elite Forces

The achievements of the world's forces have stimulated the creation of a range of badges and insignia, reflecting the imagination, flair and fighting spirit of those special units. A selection of badges from 39 nations is illustrated in this book. 64 color illustrations & 100 b/w illustrations! The loyalty, camaraderie, and demanding standards of the world's e1ite forces are reflected in this magnificent collection of badges and insignia that reflect the imagination, flair, and fighting spirit of these special units. Every nation in the world with an e1ite force is represented in more than 1,500 lavish color illustrations specially prepared for this definitive volume. Detailed captions explain the formation and history of each nation's units, along with rare field photos of most insignia never before published. At a time when e1ite force memorabilia are more avidly studied and collected than ever before, now comes the most definitive and most complete reference to an outstanding collection honoring the world's finest combat units. Trim 7 1/4 x 9 3/4.