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Foreword to this title René Chartrand, author and historical consultant states, “There is no hesitation in the affirmation that Denis Darmanin, of Malta, is rightly regarded, with his long-standing friend Howard Ripley, of England, as the world’s leading authority on military buttons, which he can also illustrate admirably with excellent line drawings. He is internationally widely known to scores of curators, archaeologist and material culture historians for his vast knowledge and proverbial generosity to share it; his works grace the pages of many reference books. Joining Denis Darmanin in this remarkable research achievement is historian and researcher George Cassar whose numerous and varied publications bear testimony to his literary and academic accomplishments. Everything is framed within the historical, economic, social and political context. This book, of course, will become a precious reference work on a topic that, considering the remarkable annals of the Maltese islands, constitutes a most welcome addition and another facet of their history.”