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This magnificent array of artifacts photographed at the finest collections throughout the United States is sure to appeal to military collectors, wargamers, re-enactors, and history buffs. Superb photography depicts rifles, muskets and handguns; swords and bayonets; artillery pieces and shells; caps, badges of rank, medals, belt buckles and buttons; and uniforms and field gear. The U.S. Army, Confederate Army, and militias are all represented. Descriptions of the military paraphernalia are accompanied by specially commissioned color plates depicting uniformed figures.
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This wide-ranging display of artifacts from the Civil War will be an essential reference for collectors of military paraphernalia, wargamers, and anyone interested in military history. Weapons and uniforms of both the North and South have been photographed in vivid color for this book. Experts at West Point Military Academy and other military history establishments approved the carefully researched and specially commissioned artwork of uniformed figures that appear in this directory. Find superb photos of rifles, muskets, and handguns, ammunition, swords, bayonets, artillery pieces and shells, as well as badges of rank, medals, belt buckles and uniforms.
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