Description
| Product ID: | 9781847973085 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Volume II: Insignia of Royal Naval Ratings, WRNS, Royal Marines, QARNNS and Auxiliaries Rank and Rate |
| Authors: | Author: E C Coleman |
| Page Count: | 96 |
| Subjects: | Naval forces and warfare, Naval forces & warfare, Military uniforms / insignia, Uniforms & insignia, United Kingdom, Great Britain |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating With the exception of the royal marines, who adopted light infantry rank insignia from their earliest days, the Royal Navy was slow to introduce distinguishing rate badges for those serving on the 'lower deck'. Even when they were introduced, in 1853, the corresponding introduction of a uniform was still four years away. With the exception of the royal marines, who adopted light infantry rank insignia from their earliest days, the Royal Navy was slow to introduce distinguishing rate badges for those serving on the ''lower deck''. In a unique compilation, the insignia worn since the mid-19th century by Royal Naval ratings, Royal Marines, queen Alexandra''s Royal Naval Nursing Service, the Women''s Royal Naval Service, the Merchant Navy, Auxiliaries, Volunteers, youth, and other maritime organizations, are brought together in a single volume. |
| Imprint Name: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2011-10-24 |
