October 16, 2021

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.

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Book Reviews-Militaria Collecting

Book Review: Winter Uniforms of the German Army: Heer Luftwaffe Waffen-SS, by Werner Palinckx

Oct 8, 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
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Toys, Models, Miniatures

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

Oct 4, 2021
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Patches / Insignia

Army Quartermaster Sample Patches of WWII

Sep 30, 2021
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Patches / Insignia

ITALIAN SERVICE UNIT INSIGNIA OF WWII

Sep 28, 2021
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Uniforms

Inspired by science fiction or history? Space Force Reveals Prototype Uniforms

Sep 24, 2021

Frontline Feature

MLT SPOT FOR SALECROP
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UP FRONT AND CENTER!

This Spot Reaches More than 10,000 people a day.

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Photographs and Ephemera

Are you a Military Collector Who is Considering Selling your Library?

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
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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Book Reviews-Militaria Collecting

Book Review: In the Service of Our Country: The History of the United States Service Flag, by Jerry E. Dutscheck

Sep 2, 2021
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Firearms and Ordnance

Book Review: The M1 Carbine: Variants, Markings, Ammunition, Accessories, by Roger Out

Aug 26, 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
A Collection of US Army Unit Crests, by SFC William E. Cotter, Ret.
Book Reviews-Militaria Collecting

Book Review: A Collection of US Army Unit Crests, by SFC William E. Cotter, Ret.

Oct 6, 2021
Abzeichen der SS-Totenkopfverbände – Insignia of the Death’s-Head Units 1933-1939, by Derek Chapman,
Book Reviews-Militaria Collecting

Book Review: Insignia of the Death’s-Head Units 1933-1939, by Derek Chapman

Aug 26, 2021
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JAG File: All things History

Military Relic Shows: We are "Back in the Saddle!"

Jul 29, 2021
The Germans used small flags adorned with skulls and crossbones to indicate the presence of land mines.
Firearms and Ordnance

Collecting Inert German anti-personnel and tank mines of WWII

Jul 14, 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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Book Reviews-Militaria Collecting

Book Review: Sport in the Third Reich by Rob Newbrough

Jun 30, 2021
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Medals

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

Jul 21, 2021
British World War II veterans visit the war cemetery of Ranville, northwestern France, on June 4, 2014.
Preservation and Conservation

To whom do militaria relics and medals belong?

Jun 10, 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
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Uniforms

Flight Lieutenant Walter McBean: A WWII Australian "D-Day Typhooner"

May 27, 2021
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Firearms and Ordnance

Relics in 30 Seconds: Civil War Paper Cartridge with a history

A German Feldgendarmerie/Wehrmacht Uniformed Police Officer directs traffic.
Patches / Insignia

Collecting WWII German Ordnungspolizei (Order Police or ORPO) Patches

May 14, 2021
The neck flap was quilted, providing an extra layer of protection from the cold.
Headgear

Gor Blimey! The WW1 British Winter Service Dress Cap, 1914-1916

May 25, 2021
JAGs Relics in 30 seconds: 1920 AFG Megaphone
Accouterments

JAG's Relics in 30 Seconds: AFG Megaphone

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Book Reviews-Militaria Collecting

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

May 4, 2021
The large U.S. Signal Corps portrait of Father Arthur A. LeMay was purchased more than thirty years ago at a VFW tag sale for $1. The portrait reunited with LeMay’s tunic and overseas cap in 2008.
Uniforms

WWI Doughboy Chaplain: Father Arthur A. LeMay, AEF

Apr 21, 2021
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Book Reviews-Militaria Collecting

Book Review: Battle Carried. Imperial Japanese Tiger Art Good Luck Flags of World War Two

Apr 15, 2021
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Medals

See how much this WWI Victoria Cross sold for

Apr 14, 2021
Illustration from cover of United States Army Cap Insignia, 1902-1975, by Michael F. Tucker
Patches / Insignia

Book Review: United States Army Cap Insignia, 1902-1975, by Michael F. Tucker

Apr 2, 2021
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Patches / Insignia

Army announces update to Class B Army Green Service Uniform

Apr 2, 2021
Cover of Tokarev Pistols. The book retails for $39.99, available from the publisher and Amazon
Book Reviews-Militaria Collecting

Book Review: The Complete Book of Tokarev Pistols

Mar 31, 2021
U.S. Marine Raiders pose in front of a Japanese stronghold they conquered at Cape Totkina, Bougainville in the Solomon Islands in January 1944.
Medals

A Special WWII Medal for an Extraordinary USMC Unit

Mar 23, 2021
Sign at the Show of Shows declaring, "Their Victory, Their souvenirs"
JAG File: All things History

Buying and selling military relics has changed.

Apr 15, 2021
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Firearms and Ordnance

Was This French Musket a "Civil War Import" or a GAR relic?

Mar 7, 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
An important group of Central Intelligence Agency (C.I.A) medals presented to “one of America’s greatest intelligence officers” sold for £22,000 (hammer price).
Medals

DIX NOONAN WEBB SELLS THREE ‘SECRET’ C.I.A MEDALS FOR £22,000 (~US$30,650)

Feb 18, 2021
Thought to be Sinn Fein spy, Lt. Basil Worswick was shot by a guard during Easter Rising.
Medals

British WWI 1914-15 Star Medal sells for £1,300 (~US $1,800)

Feb 18, 2021
Sammy Davis Jr’s .357 Magnum, 1965, with holster and belt bearing the entertainer’s name. Master engraver Joseph Condon of Las Vegas expertly engraved and added gold inlays of Buffalo Head nickel, coyote, mountain lion, rattlesnake and more. Sold within estimate for $16,800.
Auction News

Milestone sets house record at January 30th auction

Feb 15, 2021
Model 1895 kepi originally worn Infantry Private Bert M. Bartlett, a railroad worker from Devils Lake, North Dakota. The solid brass branch insignia with a screw-post fastener on the reverse replaced the Pattern 1872 branch insignia in 1896.
Militaria Collecting 101

Military Trader Favorite Finds: 2 Pieces of Spanish-American War Headwear

Oct 7, 2021
The MAS-36’s unique bolt was designed to be as compact as possible. Moving the handle closer to the shooter’s firing hand allowed him to cycle the action faster and smoother.
Firearms and Ordnance

Tips for Collecting WWII French MAS-36 bolt action rifles — With Values

May 25, 2021
Private Albert H. Davis of Co. E, 9th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment with Model 1841 Mississippi rifle and sword bayonet.
Firearms and Ordnance

The Model 1841 "Mississippi" Rifle in the Civil War: What Variation?

Oct 7, 2021
Carbines with a bayonet lug began to be issued by late 1944. After WWII, many carbines were retrofitted with bayonet lugs. The Marine in the center of this photograph taken while fighting in Korea in September 1950, has an M4 bayonet attached to his M1 carbine.
Knives / Swords / Bayonets

Collecting the M4 Bayonet: Made for the M1 Carbine

Aug 26, 2021
Colt 1911 US Army pistol made in 1913, .45ACP, personal property of Maj. Gen. Julian Sommerville Hatcher, a noted firearms expert, author and technical editor of NRA’s ‘American Rifleman’ magazine. Used in WWI and WWII.
Auction News

Milestone Auctions' January 30th Premier Auction Preview

Jan 19, 2021
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Firearms and Ordnance

12-year-old killed by WWII-style Grenade

Mar 4, 2021
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Militaria Collectibles

Researching or writing about military antiques and relics? Beware of "Gilding the Lily"

Jan 15, 2021
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Militaria Collectibles

Tell us about your Favorite Militaria Relic Find

Apr 28, 2021
U.S. And Allied Military Fighting Knives World War II, By Bill Walters (ISBN: 978-1-61850-131-8), 2018, Four Color Print Group, 2410 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206, Self-Published. Contact: BillWalters1948@gmail.com; www.usmilitaryfightingknives.com
Book Reviews-Militaria Collecting

Book Review: WWII US and Allied Fighting Knives, Book Two

May 7, 2021
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Photographs and Ephemera

A lone WW1 grave marker: Who was the American WWI doughboy’s buried here?

Aug 6, 2021
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Militaria Collectibles

New York Bans Sale of "Symbols of Hate" on Public Property

Dec 17, 2020
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Medals

Senator Cruz launches bill to curtail private ownership of military medals

Dec 20, 2020
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Patches / Insignia

Verified Fakes: WWII Waffen and Allgemeine SS metal "Totenkopf" cap badges

Dec 2, 2020
WAVES play Santa WAVES of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts help wrap Christmas presents for Navy and Marine Corps convalescents at the Bethesda Naval Hospital, Maryland, circa 1944. Admiring a package is Yeoman 2nd Class Ann G. Fee.
Photographs and Ephemera

Not home for Christmas: Military tradition celebrating the holidays

Dec 1, 2020
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Medals

19th Air Force Commander bestows medals for Heroism

Nov 11, 2020