BOOK NOTES: New edition of "Ukrainian Military Awards" (02/20/05)

BOOK NOTES

New edition of "Ukrainian Military Awards"

"Ukrainian Military Awards" (second revised edition) by Jaroslaw Semotiuk. Toronto: Shevchenko Scientific Society in Canada, 2004. 64 pp. $15.

Jaroslaw Semotiuk's 1991 ground-breaking book "Ukrainian Military Medals" instantly became the authoritative work for collectors of Ukrainian military medals, orders, crosses, badges and emblems pertaining to the various military campaigns for Ukraine's independence - 1917-1921 and 1939-1952. The book also became a best seller with some 35,000 English- and Ukrainian-language copies sold, and the author was recognized for his work with the Order of Merit Third Class from the president of Ukraine.

Just recently, an updated, revised and re-titled second edition of "Ukrainian Military Awards" appeared in print. The author notes that since 1991 Ukrainian veterans' organizations have issued a number of new awards and emblems. As well, new information pertaining to earlier issues has come to light.

The second edition of "Ukrainian Military Awards" features profiles of more than 100 medals, orders, crosses, badges, and uniform and service cap emblems (patches). Twelve medals and crosses are listed for the first time, as well as two emblems. In addition, the author includes two new features: a page depicting ribbons and a page featuring Ukrainian army uniforms from the ninth to the 20th centuries.

"Ukrainian Military Awards" is concise, comprehensive, informative and well-presented. Each medal, order, cross, ribbon, badge and emblem is reproduced in actual size and in full color on high-quality glossy paper.

Mr. Semotiouk's second edition of "Ukrainian Military Awards" is an indispensable requirement for collectors of Ukrainian military phalerae and an important addition to the literature of Ukrainian military history. It will be of interest to both collectors and non-collectors alike.

The book is available for $15 post paid from (and make check payable to): Ukrainian Medals, 55 Van Dusen Blvd., Toronto, ON, Canada M8Z 3E8; telephone, (416) 233-6350. Please state language of preference: English or Ukrainian.

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