Written for collectors by a collector this is an introduction and illustrated reference to the medals issued to the British forces who took part in wars and campaigns over a 180 year period. Complete information on every award and clasp is given, together with an actual size illustration, an historical background of the campaign and description of the medal and ribbon. New sections include where to buy or view medals, current prices, research and frauds, displaying and cleaning medals plus anecdotes and eccentricities of the medal collecting world.