Badges and Insignia of the Elite Forces

The loyalty, camaraderie, and demanding standards of the world's elite forces are reflected in this magnificent collection of badges and insignia that reflect the imagination, flair, and fighting spirit of these special units. Every nation in the world with an e1ite force is represented in more than 1,500 lavish color illustrations specially prepared for this definitive volume. Detailed captions explain the formation and history of each nation's units, along with rare field photos of most insignia never before published. At a time when e1ite force memorabilia are more avidly studied and collected than ever before, now comes the most definitive and most complete reference to an outstanding collection honoring the world's finest combat units.Thompson, Leroy is the author of 'Badges and Insignia of the Elite Forces' with ISBN 9781854091291 and ISBN 1854091298.