02499cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000060011910000310012524501550015626400510031130000470036233600260040933700260043533800360046150000310049750802290052852011640075753400450192165300360196665300360200265300230203865300220206165300230208385600430210662909UtSlPG20260610134441.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a18002798  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aU1 aWilliams, Dion,d1869-195210aArmy and Navy Uniforms and Insignia :bHow to Know Rank, Corps and Service in the Military and Naval Forces of the United States and Foreign Countries 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-08-12  aProduced by deaurider, Paul Marshall and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive and HathiTrust Digital Library.)  a"Army and Navy Uniforms and Insignia" by Colonel Dion Williams is a comprehensive guide on military attire and rank indications, written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed examination of military and naval uniforms across various nations, focusing particularly on the United States. It explores the historical origins and evolution of uniforms, their distinct components, and the significance of insignia and rank markings.  The opening of the book sets the stage for an extensive exploration of military uniform history, starting with the definition of "uniform" as a means to create a cohesive appearance among service members. Williams discusses the historical context of uniforms in military history, tracing their evolution from ancient times through various notable armies, including those of Rome and medieval Europe. He highlights the role of uniforms in fostering order, discipline, and identity within military ranks while transitioning into a discussion of how these garments serve not only practical purposes but also signify honor and tradition in contemporary military service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States. Army -- Insignia  aUnited States. Navy -- Insignia  aArmies -- Insignia  aMilitary uniforms  aNavies -- Insignia40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62909