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A highly sought-after and authoritative reference work — The Great War Medal Collectors Companion by Howard Williamson, first published in 2011. This copy is hand-signed by the author and individually numbered 2102 of 3,500, making it part of a limited edition run.
This comprehensive guide is regarded as one of the definitive resources for collectors and researchers of British Empire campaign and gallantry medals from the First World War. It provides extensive detail on the origin, issue, and identification of medals, plaques, clasps, and awards — including insights into detecting fakes, naming styles, and production variations across Commonwealth nations.
This publication serves as a cornerstone reference for medal enthusiasts, curators, and military historians. It delves deeply into the British and Commonwealth medal systems of the Great War era, exploring campaign awards, gallantry decorations, memorial plaques, and related documentation. The book is also notable for its practical sections on identifying counterfeit pieces — an invaluable resource in a market where authenticity is critical.
Excellent interior condition with all pages intact. Minor external wear to corners and cover edges consistent with age and use.
ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED ORIGINAL PERIOD PIECES.
Did a lot of comparing before buying and ended up here. Item turned up exactly as pictured, which honestly is all I ask for these days. Packaging was solid too. Would buy again.
You can tell this is someone who actually handles and studies the pieces. I respect that.
Not my first militaria purchase, but probably the first time I didn’t feel like I had to “decode” the listing. Straightforward, clear photos, realistic condition notes. That alone earns trust.
What I liked most was the way the history was presented. Factual and clearly written for collectors instead of glorifying anything. That matters to me.
Bought one piece initially just to test the waters. Ended up placing another order a week later. That should say enough.
Everything arrived on time and matched the listing. No drama, no excuses, no surprises. That’s increasingly uncommon with online militaria.
First time ordering from overseas and I was a bit hesitant. Communication was great, shipping was fast and the item arrived in the condition shown. Very good!
I collect mainly German pieces and I was pleasantly surprised by how accurate the description was. Nothing overstated, nothing hidden. Kind of rare now. Very happy with the purchase.
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this one felt deserved. Honest listing, fair price, no nonsense. The piece now sits proudly in my collection. Thanks Mr. Taylor
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