Identification Discs of Union Soldiers in the Civil War
| Author | : Larry B. Maier |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 223 |
| Release | : 2008-10-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780786452132 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0786452137 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (137 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Identification Discs of Union Soldiers in the Civil War by : Larry B. Maier
Download or read book Identification Discs of Union Soldiers in the Civil War written by Larry B. Maier and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2008-10-24 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an iconic symbol of the American GI, the dog tag has gained considerable cultural recognition. This book returns to the origins of the dog tag with an in-depth look at all 49 styles of Civil War era Union identification discs, including detailed photographs and histories for individual discs as well as a general history of the origin and production of identification discs. This work also provides a general guide to the authentication of identification discs for use by collectors.
