Product Ref: MH-057
Identifying your World War I soldier from Badges and Photographs by Iain Swinnerton (Second Hand)
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Identifying Your World War I Soldier from Badges and Photographs by Iain Swinnerton is an essential guide for anyone researching a First World War ancestor. Drawing on his expertise as a military historian and former soldier, Swinnerton explains how to interpret the clues hidden in uniforms, cap badges, insignia, medal ribbons, and studio portrait details. With clear illustrations and practical examples, the book shows how small visual features can reveal a soldier’s regiment, rank, service history, and sometimes even the date and place a photograph was taken. Accessible, reliable, and packed with specialist knowledge, it is an invaluable tool for family historians seeking to unlock the stories behind their wartime photographs.
ISBN : 1860061281