United Kingdom. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Insignia of the 20th Century Auction Archive The handle in black bakelite

The handle in black bakelite with an enamelled disc in the center featuring the United States Marines Crest

backer has experienced separation from the upper

four are maker marked

first published in 1940 by His Majesty's Stationery Office

After ten days and no improvement in his condition

United Kingdom. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Insignia of the 20th Century Auction Archive The handle in black bakeliteHardcover, crimson red cover, the text on the spine in a white ink, with dust jacket, entitled "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Insignia of the 20th Century A Comprehensive A Z guide to the badges, patches and embellishments of the world's armed forces", by Guido Rosignoli, published by Chartwell Books, Inc. of Secausus, New Jersey, first published and copyrighted by Quatro Publishing Limited of 1986, manufactured by Regent Publishing Service