Marine Awards and Insignia
An Illustrated History
By Col. Frank Foster, James G Thompson
The most complete full-color guide to every U.S. Marine Corps medal, ribbon, badge, and insignia from 1775 to today. Includes detailed illustrations, veteran medal displays, and wear instructions for active duty, Reserve, and veterans.
The most complete and beautifully illustrated history of United States Marine Corps medals, ribbons, badges, and insignia ever published.
In honor of 250 years of valor, sacrifice, and Semper Fidelis spirit, Marine Awards and Insignia (Fourth Edition) is now on sale for just $17.75—a rare opportunity to own the most comprehensive, full-color reference on every decoration ever earned by Marines from 1775 to today.
This 208-page, full-size, fourth edition is packed with sharp, color-accurate images of every official U.S. Marine Corps medal, ribbon, badge, and insignia—meticulously documented and described. It’s more than a reference—it’s a tribute to the service and sacrifice of generations of Marines, from Belleau Wood to Fallujah.
Inside this essential guide:
Every Marine Corps medal and ribbon, including all known variants, devices, and attachments
Combat and qualification badges, marksmanship awards, and unit citations—all in full color
Veteran ribbon bars and medal sets from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and more
Instructions for Marines, veterans, and families on how to identify and request earned medals
Proper wear and placement guides for active duty, Reserve, and retired Marines
Coverage of authorized foreign awards, UN and NATO medals, and multi-service recognition
Anchor and Globe insignia history, collar devices, rank insignia, and service uniform distinctions
Whether you’re a Marine, a proud family member, or a historian preserving a legacy—this book tells the full story of the honors earned by the few and the proud.
Don’t miss this special anniversary sale—$17.75 to celebrate 250 years of the Corps. Oorah!
Marine Corps Awards and Insignia - Review
All Marine ribbons are shown in correct order with all attachments and devices. All Marine insignia including officer and enlisted ranks from 1944 to the present as well as all of the Marine World War II shoulder patches. There are illustrations and descriptions of service identification badges and detailed information on marksmanship and trophy badges. There is a complete guide to the correct wear of medals, ribbons and insignia as well as badges by active-duty Marines and veterans. There is a unique section on displaying Marine Corps medals and badges as well as guidelines on how veterans and their families can claim medals earned in the Marine Corps.
