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December 5, 2021

Military Trader

Established in 1993, Military Trader is dedicated to the collecting preservation, restoration, study, and display of historic military artifacts. Spanning interests from military uniforms to medals, or helmets to ordnance and weapons, Military Trader is your best source for in-depth techincal articles, artifact profiles, product and hobby news, current values, and show and auctions calendar.

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A look inside the USS Arizona Relics Program

Dec 3, 2021
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

Visit Gettysburg battlefield virtually with American Battlefield Trust historian

Nov 29, 2021
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

The National WWII Museum will open a new addition on Veterans Day 2022

Nov 29, 2021
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

The National WWII Museum unveils new Pearl Harbor exhibit ahead of 80th anniversary

Nov 22, 2021
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Auction News

Norm & Penny Linto Online Auction - Bidding is Open!

Nov 18, 2021
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

National WWI Museum and Memorial announces grant from National Endowment for the Humanities for Summer Teacher Institute

Nov 18, 2021
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Militaria Collecting 101

Wreaths Across America Radio has a special gift for members of the military this year

Nov 16, 2021
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

National WWI Museum and Memorial celebrates 100 years since the site dedication, plus a sneak peek at Veterans Day

Nov 2, 2021
Ray Chauncey Smith Jr., former Navy SEAL wounded in action in Vietnam on June 12th, 1970, receives his purple heart from Captain Brad Geary, commanding officer of Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWCEN) Basic Training Command during a ceremony on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado Oct. 7. NSWCEN provides initial assessment and selection and subsequent advanced training to the Sailors who make up the Navy’s SEAL and Special Boat Teams.
Medals

Purple Heart goes to Vietnam-era Frogman

Oct 26, 2021
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9. Modern Military Vehicle News

See live fire exercises as US paratroopers train in Croatia

Oct 20, 2021
MG Timothy Williams places the new VANG JF HQ patch on the left sleeve of Command Sergeant Major Ronald Smith at the  September 28, 2021, ceremony.
Patches / Insignia

Inspired by 1776? See the new patch that the Virginia National Guard Joint Force HQ troops are wearing

Oct 5, 2021
The CTSS Mascot Says it All
Toys, Models, Miniatures

2021 CHICAGO TOY SOLDIER SHOW: MASKED AND STILL HAVING FUN!

Oct 4, 2021
Underwater
Military History

Breathing life back into UK marine history

Sep 22, 2021
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Patches / Insignia

United States Space Force Reveals New Rank Insignia

Sep 21, 2021
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Who's Who in the Militaria Hobby

10 Questions with Bob Chatt & Joe Tonelli, HABonline.com

Sep 20, 2021
Deven Huwig
Who's Who in the Militaria Hobby

She is an "under 20" collector of historic military relics

Sep 20, 2021
Old Veteran
Military History

The National WWII Museum Celebrates Oldest Living U.S. Veteran on his 112th Birthday

Sep 13, 2021
Final - DNW Medals Sept 2021 - Currie (1)
Auction News

The superb ‘Iraq 2003’ M.C. group of seven to be sold by Dix Noonan Webb September 15th

Sep 7, 2021
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

Special Exhibition “Empires at War: Austria and Russia” Opens Friday, Aug. 27 at National WWI Museum and Memorial

Aug 25, 2021
Memory Conference
Museums, Clubs, Organizations

The National WWII Museum announces Memory Wars: World War II at 75 and Beyond Virtual Conference

Sep 3, 2021
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Auction News

Medal awarded to first British soldier killed during the Great War sells for £17,000 at Dix Noonan Webb Sale

Aug 18, 2021
Photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer
Military History

Central Wisconsin corpsman selected as Navy 'Sailor of the Quarter'

Aug 13, 2021
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

Wreaths Across America Virtual Road Races Take on a Special Meaning

Jul 14, 2021
The Mochida family, wearing identification tags awaits a bus. They were forced to leave their two-acre nursery and greenhouse in Eden, California, May 1942.
Museums, Clubs, Organizations

Soldiers Memorial Military Museum announces opening of Smithsonian traveling exhibit, 'Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II'

Jul 13, 2021
Exceptional example of a little-known 1943 US FP-45 Liberator pistol, with original box. Produced in secrecy by GM to supply to resistance forces for use against WWII Axis powers. Sold for $8,400
Auction News

High-condition militaria fueled Milestone’s Premier Antique & Modern Firearms Auction

Jul 7, 2021
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Frontline Feature

Freightmonster.com

Jul 1, 2021
Soiled Frock
Museums, Clubs, Organizations

Fort Snelling adds to its collection with storied Confederate shirt and 1906 Calvalry uniform

Jun 30, 2021
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Medals

Battle of Britain Ace Peter Townsend's historic medals sold at auction

Jul 21, 2021
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

Central Wisconsin Veterans featured in new exhibits at Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Jun 10, 2021
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Military History

USS Harry S. Truman takes the cup

Jun 9, 2021
Victoria Cross Noonan Webb promo
Auction News

Victoria Cross awarded to 'The Hero of Manipur' sold by Dix Noonan Webb

Jun 23, 2021
Gala-Kleid eines ungarischen Magnaten, 2. Hälfte 19. Jhdt.
Auction News

Hermann Historica GmbH 88th Auction June 21-25: Online Only

Jun 1, 2021
Boxed 1st-year (1929) Colt .38-caliber Super, arguably the most desirable of any firearm in Colt’s 1911 lineup. Near-mint magazine and like-new bore. Retains original instructions and ‘American Rifleman’ ad touting the new release.
Auction News

Milestone musters top-tier selection of rare Colts, Civil War, military and Old West weapons for June 19 Premier Antique & Modern Firearms Auction

May 27, 2021
American Spirit Award
Museums, Clubs, Organizations

The National WWII Museum and Hancock Whitney present the 2021 American Spirit Awards June 18th

May 17, 2021
A uniform of an Austrian general of the cavalry in Hungarian gala-adjustment, circa 1900, Austria, 1890 – 1910.
Auction News

89th Auction of Hermann Historica GmbH to feature military careers spanning several centuries and distinguished mementos from ruling houses

May 11, 2021
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Book Reviews-Militaria Collecting

Book Review: British Military Medals, 2nd edition, by Peter Duckers

May 4, 2021
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Military Vehicles in the News

Over 10,000 People Join Effort to Save Historic 9/11 Memorial Ship

Apr 29, 2021
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Medals

See how much this WWI Victoria Cross sold for

Apr 14, 2021
Commander Ernest E. Evans, USN illustrated telling the tale of the USS Johnston
Military History

Wreckage confirmed as heroic USS Johnston (DD 557)

Apr 2, 2021
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Patches / Insignia

Army announces update to Class B Army Green Service Uniform

Apr 2, 2021
Roundtable Wreaths Across America
Museums, Clubs, Organizations

Wreaths Across America Radio hosts leaders for its first radio round table on Veteran healing

Mar 15, 2021
Grace Banker
Museums, Clubs, Organizations

March offers up Women’s Month, National Medal of Honor Day and Homeschool Month discount at National WWI Museum and Memorial

Mar 9, 2021
Gettysburg 1
Museums, Clubs, Organizations

Gettysburg acreage and McKnight house saved by American Battlefield Trust

Mar 5, 2021
Park Day 1
Museums, Clubs, Organizations

25th Annual Park Day seeks to uplift America's historic sites

Mar 2, 2021
Girls Step Out Of Line
Military History

The United States Army Heritage and Education Center celebrates Women’s History Month

Feb 25, 2021
Mariner Museum Hampton Series
Museums, Clubs, Organizations

The Mariners’ Museum and Park commemorate 159th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads with FREE virtual programs

Feb 24, 2021
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

The National WWII Museum to host free, Virtual International Conference on World War II March 5 - 6

Feb 24, 2021
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Preservation and Conservation

How Many Confederate statues removed in 2020? We have the list...and you will be surprised.

Apr 7, 2021
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

'Road to Freedom' tour relives the Civil War-era African American experience

Feb 22, 2021
Final - post sale - DNW Medals Feb 2021 - GC -1
Auction News

Korean War George Cross realizes a record £280,000 at Dix Noonan Webb sale

Feb 18, 2021

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