Collector References Used at Yeager Militaria
The following references are used to research, identify, and authenticate items listed on this site. This includes ASMIC catalog series, Capistrano's insignia volumes, the full Army Lineage Series published by the U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH), and primary War Department documents.
Capistrano Series
- Robert P. Capistrano. Distinctive Insignia of the United States Army (1939-1946), Vol I: Infantry, Armor-Cavalry, and Tank Destroyer Units. 2002.
- Robert P. Capistrano. Distinctive Insignia of the United States Army (1939-1946), Vol II: Field Artillery, Coast Artillery, and Chemical Warfare Units. 2003.
- Robert P. Capistrano. Distinctive Insignia of the United States Army (1939-1946), Vol III: Army Air Corps, Engineer, Signal, and Ordnance Units. 2002.
- Robert P. Capistrano. Distinctive Insignia of the United States Army (1939-1946), Vol IV: Military Police, Medical, Quartermaster, Training, and Other Units. 2003.
ASMIC Catalog Series
- ASMIC. Infantry Distinctive Insignia Catalog, Vols. 1-4 (2014-2021)
- ASMIC. Field Artillery Distinctive Insignia, Vols. 1-3 (2003-2010)
- ASMIC. Armor-Cavalry Distinctive Insignia Catalog, Vols. 1-2 (1999-2010)
- ASMIC. Engineer Distinctive Insignia Catalog, Vols. 1-2 (1996-1998)
- ASMIC / Dick Haney. Illustrated US Military Insignia Guide (Motto Edition, 2024; Charge Edition, 2025)
- ASMIC. Coast Artillery, Antiaircraft Artillery, Air Defense Artillery Distinctive Insignia Catalog. 1999.
- ASMIC. Chemical Warfare Service; Distinctive and Cloth Insignia, Vol. 1. 2015.
- ASMIC. Cloth Patch Insignia of the US Armed Forces, Parts 1-2. 2002.
Hallmarks and Authentication
- Joe Weingarten. Field Guide to Hallmarks and Buttonbacks of US Military Insignia, 4th Edition. 2021.
- James M. McDuff. Enlisted Collar Insignia 1907 to 1993, Fifth Edition. 1993.
Emblems of Honor Series
- Kurt and Bill Keller. Emblems of Honor: Armor, Cavalry, Tank Destroyer, Constabulary. 2004.
- Kurt and Bill Keller. Emblems of Honor: Infantry Divisions, Vols. 1-5. 2016.
- Kurt and Bill Keller. United States Army Shoulder Patches (Army Groups/Armies/Corps; Inf. Divs. 1-106). 2001-2003.
Army Lineage Series (CMH)
- Janice E. McKenney. Air Defense Artillery. CMH Pub 60-5. 1985.
- John B. Wilson. Armies, Corps, Divisions, and Separate Brigades. CMH Pub 60-7. 1999.
- Janice E. McKenney. The Organizational History of Field Artillery, 1775-2003. CMH Pub 60-16. 2007.
- Romana Danysh; John K. Mahon. Infantry, Part I: Regular Army. CMH Pub 60-3-1. 1972.
- CMH Organizational History Branch. Military Police. CMH Pub 60-9. 1992.
- CMH Organizational History Branch. Signal Corps. CMH Pub 60-15. 1996.
Order of Battle
- Steven E. Clay. U.S. Army Order of Battle, 1919-1941, Vols. 1-4. 2010-2015.
Army Air Forces
- Joseph Massaro. Distinctive Insignia of The U.S. Army Air Forces (1924-1947). 1987; 1991 Supplement.
Shoulder Patch References
- Christopher P. Brown. U.S. Military Patches of World War II. 2002.
Online Resources
- Ralph E. Cobb. worldbayonets.com -- The Collector's Edge. (ongoing)
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