02406cam a22003253u 4500 49986 UtSlPG 20260610134141.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15020961 UtSlPG en iso639-1 CJ Steward, William Augustus, 1867- War Medals and Their History Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-09-16 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "War Medals and Their History" by William Augustus Steward is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the origins, significance, and evolution of war medals, tracing their roots from the early military systems to the modern era. Steward aims to illuminate the personal and national narratives encapsulated within these medals, highlighting their role as tangible commemoratives of bravery and service. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of the historical context of war medals, beginning with the earliest instances of military decorations. Steward discusses the lack of records of ordinary soldiers in previous conflicts before the establishment of formal awards for valor. He emphasizes how these medals symbolize both personal achievements and broader historical events, allowing collectors and historians to connect with the legacies of those who served. By highlighting specific campaigns and battles, the text illustrates the development of recognition for military service, establishing a narrative that intertwines the evolution of war medals with the history of British military endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Medals, badges, decorations, etc. Great Britain. Army -- Medals, badges, decorations, etc. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49986 90824 90824