Chats on Military Curios by Stanley C. Johnson
"Chats on Military Curios" by Stanley C. Johnson is a comprehensive guidebook on collecting military curios written in the early 20th century. This work discusses the passion for collecting military memorabilia, including medals, weapons, uniforms, and other artifacts associated with military history. It serves as both an introduction to the hobby and a practical resource for collectors eager to delve into this fascinating field. The opening of the book introduces the reader
to the growing interest in military curios as a hobby, emphasizing how it has expanded beyond the affluent and military elite to a broader audience over time. Johnson shares practical advice for aspiring collectors, highlighting where to find such items, the importance of specialization, and what to avoid in their pursuits. Additionally, he notes the availability of military artifacts at reasonable prices and encourages collectors to explore various sources, such as curiosity shops and auctions, to build a valuable and diverse collection of military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Johnson, Stanley C. (Stanley Currie), 1878- |
|---|---|
| Title | Chats on Military Curios |
| Contents | Introduction -- Regimental nomenclature -- Regimental crests -- Military uniforms -- Armour -- Weapons -- Early British war medals -- Military medals struck by the mint -- Military decorations awarded for special services -- Military medallions -- Military prints -- Memorial brasses of military interest -- Autographs of great soldiers -- War postage stamps -- War money -- Curios made by prisoners of war -- Miscellaneous military curios -- A history of one's collection -- Bibliography. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | U: Military science |
| Subject | Military art and science |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48366 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48366-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 634 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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