Articles – Pre-WW1

Medals of Independence: Commemorating Africa’s Liberation Movements

The medals and honors awarded to individuals and groups who played pivotal roles in Africa's struggle for independence from colonial…

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It Only Takes Two, and Other Sundry Facts About American Civil War Medals

Even if you don’t know much about military medals, you probably know a thing or two about some of the…

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Florence Nightingale: The Life and Medals of the Lady With the Lamp

Florence Nightingale became a common household name due to her part in the Crimean War. She turned nursing into a…

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The Battle of Königgrätz Sadowa and the Birth of a New Era

Königgrätz Sadowa is one of the most important battles in history. Its modern tactics would be later used in the…

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