Book Review Plates Belts and Swords of the Grand Army of the Republic
Roussin, Douglas W. Plates, Belts and Swords of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War . Greybird Publishers, Acworth, GA. 2008. 148 pages, bibliography, b/w photos. ISBN 9780615247618, $34.95. For those looking to collect items associated with the Grand Army of the Republic or Sons of Union Veterans it can be a mine field. Is that item real or fake, rare or common, original or repaired? It pays to be educated and for those looking at this collecting field this looks to be a must have book. I will admit to being a novice in this area however I was fascinated by the book. It is loaded with black and white photos and has plenty of text to go along with them. Most items are given at least a 1/2 page treatment and many receive a full page including photos. The text is in a good size font and you wont have to strain to read it. The paper is a nice glossy variety that helps showcase the photos. The book contains what the authors calls a...