Insignia of the United States. Armed Forces from The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. LXXXIII, No. 6, June 1943
Washington, DC: National Geographic Society, 1943. Revised Edition. Wraps. Wraps, pages 651-748, profusely illus. (many in color), . Contains reproductions in color and illustrations from photographs. 1701 reproductions are in color. In correct color and design the insignia of all the armed forces of the United States are reproduced in this issue of the National Geographic Magazine. Of these illustrations, the first complete set to be published in color, 654 show the insignia of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard; 337 show the lively and apt insignia of military and naval aircraft. Never before have all these insignia been presented with full notes. In 400 cases National Geographic Society artists made drawings of designs from official records of the services. Among the contributors are Arthur E. Du Bois, Elizabeth W. King, La Verne Bradley, and Gerard Hubbard. National Geographic is the official magazine of the National Geographic Society. It has been published continuously since its first issue in 1888, nine months after the Society itself was founded. It primarily contains articles about geography, history, and world culture. The magazine is known for its thick square-bound glossy format with a yellow rectangular border and its extensive use of dramatic photographs. The magazine is published monthly, and additional map supplements are also included with subscriptions. It is available in a traditional printed edition and through an interactive online edition. On occasion, special editions of the magazine are issued. Condition: Very Good.
Keywords: Military Insignia, Military Decorations, Service Ribbons, U.S. Armed Forces, Naval, Marines, Coast Guard, Aviation, Military Medals, Heraldry, Heroism, United States Army, War Department, Medal of Honor, Military Women, Arthur Du Bois, Gerard Hubbard
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