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"For Service in the Cause of Humanity: The Life Saving Awards of the Order of St John" is a comprehensive book that explores the history and design of the Order of St John's medals and certificates. The book includes a nominal roll of recipients, biographies of recipients, and images of recipients and their medals. It also provides appendices on female recipients, recipients by country, and recipients by type of rescue. The book is highly recommended for those interested in life-saving awards. Another book, "Polish Medals 1918-1945: A Collectors' Companion," focuses on the orders, decorations, and medals of the Second Polish Republic and the Allied Polish Government. It covers 36 awards from the first period and 16 awards from the second period, with illustrations and appendices listing individuals and their awards. This book is recommended for those interested in foreign awards. [Extracted from the article] |
