History of the Administrative and Technical Services: Branch of Service Insignia

HISTORY OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE & TECHNICAL SERVICES completes an in- depth historical review of the development of branch of service insignia of administrative, technical, & lesser-known or short- lived branches in the U.S. Army from 1776. A notable historical tome. Contains 39 chapters. Traces the development of their collar insignia ( & changes thereto) from the branch's creation to the time of publication. A total of 1177 different insignia in 842 clean crisp photographs. The book's 55,000 words of text contain authorization dates, regulatory authorities, organization, & anecdotal tidbits previously unpublished & not normally available to military historians & collectors of military memorabilia. (Includes Adjutant General, Aides, Aviation, Bands & Field Musicians, Chaplains, Corps of Interpreters, Eagle Insignia, Judge Advocate, Intelligence, Records & Pension Bureau, Service Schools, Special Services, U.S.M.A.-West Point, Warrant Officers, W.A.A.C., & more). Includes numbers & letters, attachment devices, & unusual insignia. A museum must! Hardbound with gold seal embossed cover. Retail: Now $34.95 plus $3.50 postage & handling. Library Rate: $29.95 plus $3.50 postage & handling. Order direct from LEON W. LAFRAMBOISE, P.O. Box 6565, El Paso, TX 79906. (915) 821-1399, FAX (915) 821-5027.Laframboise, Leon W. is the author of 'History of the Administrative and Technical Services: Branch of Service Insignia', published 1986 under ISBN 9780961385507 and ISBN 0961385502.