Title:
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BRITISH COLOURS AND STANDARDS 1747-1881
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Volume: |
Pt.2 |
By: |
Ian Sumner, Richard Hook (Illus) |
Format: |
Paperback |
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£14.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1841762016 |
ISBN 13: |
9781841762012 |
Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
Pub. date: |
16 November, 2001 |
Series: |
Elite No.81 |
Pages: |
64 |
Description: |
The designs of those infantry colours of the 18th and 19th centuries tell a stirring story stretching back at least 250 years. This volume presents a comprehensive listing of all the regimental colours and standards between 1747 and 1881. The author is the Librarian of the Flag Institute. |
Synopsis: |
The unique quality of the British Army over the centuries is credited in large part to its "regimental system" - the fostering of pride and a sense of continuity in the individual regiment. During the 18th and 19th centuries the regimental flag always played a central part in the furthering of the regimental legend; and the designs of those infantry colours tell a stirring story stretching back at least 250 years. Against their brightly-coloured backgrounds, each bears a unique combination of "ancient badges" and battle-honours recalling leaders and battlefields of long ago. This volume presents a comprehensive listing of all the regimental colours and standards between 1747 and 1881. The author is the Librarian of the Flag Institute. |
Illustrations: |
10 colour & 55 b&w illustrations |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |