John Gilinsky Posted 1 November , 2011 Share Posted 1 November , 2011 A great 2006 Toronto, Ontario, Canada published book on the "Ukrainski Sichovi Striltsi" or USS - i.e. The Legion of Ukrainian Sich Riflemen formed under AH auspices and control in the first days of September 1914. Konyago, Victor L. and Ladyzhynsky, Orest V. (b. 1950 - ) "The Legion of Ukrainian Sich Riflemen: Badges, Medals and Other Items" Toronto, Ontario: Shevchenko Scientific Society, Volume 41, 2006 79 pages Pictorial card covers and many colour photos of actual examples including badges, jettons, photographs, photo postcards, stamps, rings, medals, mail cancellations, official diagrams, etc.... Don't let the card covers and the wealth of illustrations fool you : this is definitely an excellent book with such content as: pp. 5 - 6 A Brief Chronology of the USS September 3, 1914 to 1980's when last veterans die off - excellent in giving geographical details of where the USS was officially etc... pp. 75 - 78 References is a detailed listing of almost 50 bibliographical and related sources Many high qualtiy and close up colour photos of very rare badges, patriotic enamel badges, insiginia, cockades, etc.... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Ivan [ aka John ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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