1919 V.C's Of The Air by Lieut. Gilbert Barnet Antique Military History Book

1919 V.C's Of The Air by Lieut. Gilbert Barnet Antique Military History Book

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1919 V.C's Of The Air by Lieut. Gilbert Barnet Antique Military History Book

V.C's Of The Air - A National Record In Picture & Prose Of The Men Of The Air Force Awarded The Victoria Cross.
By Lieut. Gilbert Barnet
Published by Simpkin, Marshall Hamilton Kent & Co Ltd: London 1919

"The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. It was previously awarded to service personnel in the broader British Empire (later Commonwealth of Nations), with most successor independent nations now having established their own honours systems and no longer recommending British honours. It may be awarded to a person of any military rank in any service and to civilians under military command. No civilian has received the award since 1879. Since the first awards were presented by Queen Victoria in 1857, two thirds of all awards have been personally presented by the British monarch. The investitures are usually held at Buckingham Palace."

General wear and a few marks to covers as shown. Small inscription present. Binding is solid with no loose pages. All illustrations present. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 24.5cm x 17cm x 0.75cm - 36 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Region: Europe
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and a few marks to covers as shown. Small inscription present. Binding is solid with no loose pages. All illustrations present. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Lieut. Gilbert Barnet
Publisher: Simpkin, Marshall Hamilton Kent & Co Ltd: London
Year Printed: 1919
Sub-subject: The Victoria Cross Medal