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Militaria Collectibles

This is where you can search by the type of militaria including accouterments, firearms, ordnance, flags, helmets, knives, swords, bayonets, medals, patches, insignia, uniforms, toys, and ephemera.

A variety of SS Diamonds (Left to right, top to bottom): Recruiting and Training official; Armorer; Transport; Former Police member; Farrier; Signaler; Buildings Administrator
Patches / Insignia

Dark Diamonds of the Third Reich

By Chris William
Twins Martha and Mary Joyce, age 19, cheerfully smiled for a photo in February 1943 while the pair were studying radio communications at the Case School of Applied Science in Cleveland.
Photographs and Ephemera

'Tis the season for treasure hunting

By John Norris
The hand tooled leather cover of the album of Polish Corps General Officers that served in the Italian campaign of WWII.
Photographs and Ephemera

A General’s Gift

By David L. Burrows
The USS New Jersey and crew during her sailing days. This image was captured in January of 1985 in North Island, Calif.
Toys, Models, Miniatures

All Aboard! - ModelCon 2024

By Peter Suciu
Examples of Venezuela Order of the Liberator (knight) with gold, white, and red ribbon. The Order of Francisco de Miranda (knight) is shown with a gold ribbon.
Medals

Discovering the medals of Latin America

By David L. Burrows
An M18 Hellcat of the 824th Tank Destroyer Battalion that was in use at the end of WWII.
Firearms and Ordnance

D-Day Heavy Metal!

By Peter Suciu
There are countless Vietnam patches and insignia for collectors to pursue, as represented by this small sample from the Seal collection.
Patches / Insignia

Variety is abundant with Vietnam War collectibles

By David L. Burrows
Examples of a type 3 include a slightly smaller C.M. Robbins issue (middle) with a more common Gustave Fox medal to the left and a V.H.S. maker mark for the medal on the right.
Medals

A tale of two active veterans agencies, Army Navy Union, MOWW

By David L. Burrows
Many of the known Gorham type 11 war worker medals look much like the Machine Gun example only varying with the name on the industry at the bottom of the obverse.
Medals

On the job for victory - Awards given for the WWI homefront efforts

By David L. Burrows
The George Cross, the design of which has not changed in the more than 80 years since its institution.
Medals

The history behind the George Cross

By John Norris
A surprising find on the uniform coat of this Medical Corps senior NCO: the bottom button can be opened to reveal the portraits of two little girls. Having found this, I wondered how many similar items had passed through my hands during the early days of my collecting when I wasn’t so meticulous.
Uniforms

Collecting Military Pocket Prizes

By Alexander F. Barnes
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Photographs and Ephemera

Remembering 'the end': Collecting V-J Day

By Military Trader
The DAF become the Nazi-sponsored group which combined all major German unions into one state-controlled body. This civilian train car full of vacationers carried the slogan “strength through joy”.
Military History

KDF: Keeping the good will of the people

By Chris William
Clark Gable had his own personal reasons, and wound up flying missions over Europe in his 40s.
Photographs and Ephemera

Clark Gable and the U.S. Air Force

By Military Trader
This photo of young Lereto Venditti of the Montgomery PA. Home Defense Police showing the keystone shaped badge and official Home Defense arm band.
Patches / Insignia

The Pride of Pennsylvania

By David L. Burrows
Mallamas in a kneeling position firing his 03 rifle. The photo reverse is dated 1917.
Military History

Remembering and immigrant hero

By Chris William
The market for vintage toy soldiers from Europe remains especially strong – but as a history nitpicker, I do need to ask why Romans are riding in Hannibal’s elephants!
Toys, Models, Miniatures

Small Wonders: 2023 Chicago Toy Soldier Show

By Peter Suciu
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Patches / Insignia

'Nationalsocialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei'

By Chris William
The M1904 Tropenhelm was introduced as an update over the original M1900 Tropenhelm. One of the biggest changes/ improvements with the M1904 Tropenhelm were the metal loops that held on the front plate.
Headgear

Far East Treasures

By Peter Suciu
Fig-7
Medals

A tip of the hat: The evolution of headwear badges of the U.S. Military

By David L. Burrows
Russell-Huff
Medals

'Wings and Badges' expert, Russel J. Huff has passed away

By Military Trader
Fig-7
Medals

Collecting WWI: Unique Non-Wearable Awards of the Great War

By David L. Burrows
Note the size of the M1 HE shell.
Firearms and Ordnance

Many armies, one weapon: The M-56

By John Norris
Crewmen run a bore-cleaning brush through the barrel of a 3-inch antitank gun M5 on a carriage M6. The piece has been emplaced in a prepared entrenchment with a commanding view of the surrounding terrain. The barrel of the gun could be depressed a little over 5 degrees when firing at a lower target.
Firearms and Ordnance

The Big Game Hunters: 3-inch Anti-Tank Gun and Carriage M6

By David Doyle
Fig-3
Firearms and Ordnance

The Big Shooter

By David Doyle
Fritz Todt was the man behind his namesake organization. He served as Minister of Armaments for the Third Reich until dying in a plane crash in 1942.
Military History

'Organisation Todt'

By Chris William
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Uniforms

Doughboys & Flags

By Alexander F. Barnes
All of the scale tanks made by Haba were produced in 1:20 scale. The Panther may have been one of the final models produced during the war.
Toys, Models, Miniatures

These aren't toys! German wooden recognition models

By Peter Suciu
One of the 300,000 Model 1860 calvary sabers used by Union forces in the American Civil War. At 41 inches long with a 35 x 1-inch blade, and weighing 3 lbs., 10 oz. in its scabbard, this lighter version replaced the larger and more cumbersome Model 1840 saber, nicknamed the “old wrist breaker”. The brass guard and leather-covered handle made this a durable and formidable weapon on the field of battle.
Military History

Charging into history

By Chris William
The Pennsylvania State Medal uses a dark blue ribbon with rainbow center edged with thin white stripes to a ring suspension. Made by J.K. Davison Co.
Medals

State Salutes of WWI

By David L. Burrows
Corporal Adam Miller of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (R.E.M.E)
Auction News

Rare Iraq Conspicuous Gallantry Cross up for auction at Noonans' Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria sale April 19, 2023

By Military Trader
P & D Moll Allentown (Pa.) brass-barreled and brass-mounted flintlock pistol with manufacturer’s name marked on barrel, .42 caliber smoothbore, manufactured circa 1820. Lock marked ‘C. BIRD & Co PHILAD, WARRANTED.’ Sold for $45,630 against an estimate of $4,000-$6,500
Auction News

Milestone Auctions knocks down $2.5M at its Premier Collectible Firearms sale led by rare antique weapons

By Military Trader
Noonans-Rorke-Medals
Auction News

Medals from one of the last survivors of the Rorke’s Drift to be sold at Noonan’s April 19th Sale

By Military Trader
Members of the 17th Airborne re-enactment group take turns with the M18 RCL 57mm recoilless anti-tank rifle that was used by troops in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Firearms and Ordnance

Add some 'pop' to your collection

By John Norris
Air-Commodore-P.-F.-Fullard-medals
Medals

Noonans hammers home £36,000 for medals of one of the highest scoring British aces of the Great War

By Military Trader
A period photo shows a mounted Infantry section of the Norfolk Regiment stationed at Mandalay, Burma, in the 1890s, riding their little Burmese ponies, trying out the Colind hat.
Headgear

A look at the experimental British sun helmets

By Peter Suciu
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Uniforms

Serving those who served

By Chris William
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Knives / Swords / Bayonets

A stab in a new direction

By William Leslie
Battle-of-Nile-Medals
Auction News

Battle of Nile Medal awarded to last surviving member of Nelson's 'Band of Brothers' sells for £100,000

By Military Trader
This Women’s Relief Corps collection exhibits a rainbow of ribbon colors and unique brooches.
Medals

Digging deep into Civil War medals

By David L. Burrows
An example of an American Legion Auxiliary medal found named to a Barbara L. Jones.
Medals

American Metal

By David L. Burrows
Uniforms, many donated by veterans and families, represent a cross section of eras and history in America’s military.
Museums

A look at the Maine Military Museum

By Enid Burns
Officer-Victor-Arthur-Roe-Medals
Auction News

Flying medals awarded to young rear gunner sells for £40,000

By Military Trader
A Pair of English silver and brass mounted flintlock pistols from around 1760, both 13 inches in length including the barrel, to be sold together as one lot.
Auction News

British and American 18th & 19th century pistols headline Bruneau & Co.'s Historic Arms & Militaria Sale December 10th

By Military Trader
A well-made captain’s tunic worn by a member of the Russian Railway Service Corps, technicians on the Trans-Siberian rail road.
Uniforms

A chilly time in Siberia

By Chris William
Wreaths Across America
Museums

Youth volunteer steps up to continue Wreaths Across America program at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

By Military Trader
The Order of Fatherland Liberation (L) and Order of the Three Great Revolutions of the Red Flag (R) are impressive in design and further explain the reason many North Korean officers exhibit many medals on their uniforms.
Medals

Collecting the 'Hermit Kingdom'

By David L. Burrows
The seated soldier on the right has four overseas stripes and is ignoring the two soldiers toasting behind his head. The pipe smoking soldier on the left has leaned his tin of pipe tobacco (recognizable as Prince Albert tobacco) and box of matches against a wine bottle.
Photographs and Ephemera

Interesting WWI photo archeology

By Alexander F. Barnes
The author with helmets found at El Alamein. All items shown here were surface finds.
Headgear

Exploring El Alamein

By Military Trader
These Navy WAVES were all smiles while posing for a photo at the Hopsital Corps School during World War II.
Militaria Collectibles

WAVES of WWII

By Chris William
In Virginia there were a number of open houses to showcase the local Guard units. This photograph shows one such event at a 176th Regimental Combat Team armory near the Richmond Airport in Sandston.
Militaria Collectibles

'There's a uniform in your future'

By Alexander F. Barnes
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Militaria Collectibles

New Health and Wellness Center allow expanded programming for our nation’s recalibrated veterans and their families

By Military Trader
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Medals

From 'His Majesty the King'

By John Norris
Ammo-Inc.-In-Manitowoc
Firearms and Ordnance

AMMO, Inc. sets Sept. 22nd as ribbon cutting ceremony for the state-of-the-art ammunition manufacturing plant in Manitowoc, WI

By Military Trader
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Knives / Swords / Bayonets

Swords of the Third Reich

By Chris William
Kaiser Wilhelm I, whose reign as Emperor began on 18 January 1871 at Versailles, instituted the medal known as Kriegsdenkmunze fur die Feldzuge 1870-71 (War Commemorative Medal 1870-71). The obverse has the motto and an otherwise simple design. There are some slight damage marks to the edge which would affect the price. The reverse of the medal shows the intricacies of the design.
Medals

Pursuit of the Prussian prize

By John Norris