1976, ISBN: 0600367312

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[EAN: 9780600367314], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Hamlyn], Jacket, Religious orders of knighthood came into existence in the twelfth century, to help identify knights in battle, and si… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780600367314], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Hamlyn], Jacket, Religious orders of knighthood came into existence in the twelfth century, to help identify knights in battle, and since, then the insignia associated with orders and decorations have become of great interest to students and collectors. This new book by Václav Méricka world authority on the subject, is a wide-ranging survey of orders and decorations, both past and presental only does it provide detailed description of insignia and their history, it also includes sections, of particular interest to the collector, dealing with distinguishing originals from fakes, repairing and restoring decorations, the manufacture of decorations, organizing and starting a collection, and purchasing decorations. As well as dealing with decorations from Central Europe, an area which features prominently in the history and development of the classic ,style of insignia, attention is devoted to those of other countries, including Great Britain, France, Scandinavia and the United States, as well as Central and South American Republics. The informative text, together with the numerous illustrations in colour and black and white, make the Book of Orders and Decorations one which all enthusiasts will wish to have on their shelves. Contents Editor's Preface Introduction Awards in the Ancient World Orders and General Awards The Development of Orders and Awards The Development of General Awards The Structure of Badges Habits of Orders, the Wearing of Awards and Miniatures The Bestowing of Awards and Decrees Manufacture of Insignia Collecting Orders and Decorations Originals, Duplicates, Copies and Counterfeits The Preservation and Restoration of Decorations The Cataloguing of Decorations and Arrangement of Collections The Acquisition of Specimens, World Collections and Associations of Collectors Collectors' Vade Mecum General Standard Terminology for Orders and Decorations Survey of Mottoes of Orders, etc. List of Orders According to Country or Place of Origin Bibliography List of Colour Plates List of Illustrations Note alle condizioni del volume Usato ottime condizioni, lievissime segni di uso e del tempo. (T-CA) Autore/i Vaclav Mericka Editore Hamlyn Luogo London, New York Anno 1976 Pagine 256 Dimensioni 23x29 (cm) Illustrazioni ill. a colori e b/n n.t. - colors and b/w ills Legatura tela ed. sovracc. ill. colori - hardcover with dustjacket Conservazione Usato ottime condizioni - used very good Lingua Inglese - English text Peso 1800 (gr) ISBN 0600367312 EAN-13 9780600367314, Books<

1976, ISBN: 0600367312

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1976, ISBN: 9780600367314

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ISBN: 9780600367314

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