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Afghanistan War Gallantry Medal Group Sold at Auction Breaks World's Record

By Military TraderDec 17, 2021
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2021 CHICAGO TOY SOLDIER SHOW: MASKED AND STILL HAVING FUN!

By Military TraderOct 4, 2021
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By Peter SuciuOct 6, 2021
Directional signs were placed on the aisles and masks were required in all buildings. Social distancing was encouraged.
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Glorious Return! Military Collectors and Reenactors fill 2021 Mansfield Civil War Show

By Peter SuciuMay 13, 2021
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JAG File: All things History

For the health of the military relic and vehicle hobby — Wear a mask!

By John Adams-GrafMay 5, 2021
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2021 Show of Shows Rescheduled to July 22-24

By Military TraderDec 3, 2020

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2021 Show of Shows is .... RESCHEUDLED

By Military TraderDec 3, 2020
You'll have to wear a mask and distance yourself...but you can go to the show
Militaria Show Reports

OVMS Military Show at Wilmington, Ohio is ON

By Military TraderJul 7, 2020
Photo of WWI Gas masks to represent the COVID-19 outbreak.
6. Military Vehicle Show and Rally Reports

Military shows cancelled

By John Adams-GrafJan 13, 2022
John Adams-Graf is the editor of Military Trader and Military Vehicles Magazine
JAG File: All things History

How was the Show of Shows?

By John Adams-GrafMar 3, 2020
Sniper Challenge Winners
Militaria Show Reports

PROOF Research and Nightforce Team Takes 2020 Tough Man Honors

By Military TraderJan 21, 2020
As vehicles came to shore, troops invaded the “Normandy Beaches” of Conneaut, Ohio, for the 20th Anniversary D-Day reenacment this past August.
4. WWII

D-Day on Lake Erie

By Peter SuciuNov 13, 2019
The large "trade show" style hall of the MAX on Friday morning.
Militaria Show Reports

MAX Out!

By Peter SuciuNov 12, 2019
While not to the scale of a large American show there is always a lot of treasure to be found at Angela R’s shows.
Militaria Show Reports

Military North of the Border

By Peter SuciuNov 12, 2019
1000s descend on Louisville, Kentucky, each year for the annual OVMS Show of Shows (SOS)
Militaria Collecting 101

Collectors, Collections, and Collecting

By Harold RatzburgNov 12, 2021
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Militaria Show Reports

The MAX Show is moving in 2020

By Military TraderMar 22, 2019
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New OVMS Show Rules for Show of Shows/ MAX / Wilmington

By John Adams-GrafJun 11, 2020
“Dog Fight,” by Lincoln Whitcome, age 6
Photographs and Ephemera

Our Young Remember

By John Adams-GrafNov 13, 2019
LTC (Ret) John “Jack” Angolia (right) with Col. Roger Donlan (left), the first recipient of the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. The mannequin in the center is clothed with the uniform of M/Sgt. Jerry K. Crump, Medal of Honor recipient during the Korean War.
Who's Who in the Militaria Hobby

10 Questions with LTC (Ret) John R. Angolia

By John Adams-GrafNov 13, 2019
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2018 National Civil War and C.A.D.A. Show & Sale September 29

By Military TraderMar 26, 2020
Historic photo at the start of the Second US Army Transcontinental Motor Convoy (TMC) from Washington DC to San Diego in the Summer of 1920 along the Bankhead Highway across the southern US (the First TMC followed the Lincoln Highway in 1919).
Militaria Show Reports

Convoying!

By Mark SigristNov 13, 2019
The Louisville Expo Center offers a mighty large area!
Militaria Show Reports

HOW WAS THE SHOW? SOS AFTER ACTION REPORT

By John Adams-GrafMar 6, 2018
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The Ohio Valley Military Society Does It Again

By Peter SuciuNov 13, 2019
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National Civil War - Military and C.A.D.A. Show & Sale 2018

By Military TraderNov 13, 2019
Both career educators, Roger and Jan Garfield recently purchased the Chicago Toy Soldier Show – one of the oldest and largest shows in the hobby.
Who's Who in the Militaria Hobby

10 Questions with Roger and Jan Garfield

By John Adams-GrafNov 13, 2019
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Who's Who in the Militaria Hobby

10 Questions with Brian Coates

By John Adams-GrafNov 13, 2019
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Militaria Collecting 101

Auction Preview: RIAC Sept. 9-11 Premiere Firearms Sale

By Mike EppingerNov 5, 2019
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Militaria Show Reports

Civil War Show & Sale and Military Extravaganza

By Military TraderMar 7, 2016
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Show of Shows: bigger and better than ever

By Peter SuciuAug 21, 2020
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Convoying the Bankhead

By Jerry GardnerNov 13, 2019
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Militaria Show Reports

The New MAX

By Peter SuciuNov 13, 2019
The Winchester was arguably the gun that tamed the west and there are plenty to be found at the Michigan Antique Arms Show.
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Michigan Antique Arms Show going strong

By Peter SuciuNov 21, 2019
WWII Impressions, INC., was the the one-stop shop for reenactors. They offered a variety of reproduction uniforms as well as gave visitors their personal attention and expertise to put together their WWII ensembles.
Militaria Show Reports

West Coast Historical Military Collectors Show grows

By Paul SayegusaNov 21, 2019
A replica 19th century Gatling Gun guarded the entrance of the DuPage County Fairgrounds for the Chicagoland's National Civil War & Military Extravaganza.
Militaria Show Reports

A Very Civil Gathering in Chicago

By Peter SuciuNov 21, 2019
Bill Combs, a collector and dealer for more than 45 years, is President of the Ohio Valley Military Society (OVMS)—the new owners of the MAX Show.
Militaria Show Reports

10 questions about the MAX Show acquisition

By John Adams-GrafNov 13, 2019
JAG File: All things History

Setting up at your First Show

By John Adams-GrafNov 21, 2019
Militaria Show Reports

On Video: Scenes from 2014 Iola Military Show

By John Adams-GrafNov 21, 2019
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BREAKING NEWS: OVMS takes over MAX Show

By Military TraderNov 21, 2019
In 1984, the soon-to-be MAX Show Promoters, LTC (Ret) Thomas M. Johnson and Thomas T. Wittmann meet at the fabled Great Western Show in the L. A. Fair Grounds and point to the contract they have signed with the St Louis Chase Park Plaza Hotel to conduct the first MAX Show to be held in the ballroom of the hotel in the fall of 1985. The location was perfect, as it was in the center of the country. The hotel was glad to have the business, and exchange for 100% filling the rooms in the hotel, the two large ballrooms were given gratis to MAX. The rest is militaria history.
Militaria Show Reports

Annual MAX Show entices worldwide collector audience

By Thomas T. WittmanNov 21, 2019
A Civil War-era field gun made up one of the impressive displays.
Militaria Show Reports

Baltimore Antique Arms Show much more than a “Gun Show”

By Peter SuciuNov 21, 2019
JAG File: All things History

Five Tips From An (Olive) Green Grocer

By John Adams-GrafNov 21, 2019
Bob Chatt of Vintage Productions and show organizer greets all to the West Coast Historical Militaria Collectors Show.
Militaria Show Reports

The Great Western Lives!

By Peter SuciuNov 21, 2019
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Militaria Show Reports

National Civil War Show returns to Chicagoland

By Military TraderFeb 25, 2014
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Militaria Show Reports

SOS Playbook: The ‘Super Bowl’ of Militaria

By John Adams-GrafNov 21, 2019
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MAX-imum Show: Scenes from the Military Antique Xtravaganza!

By Peter SuciuNov 21, 2019
The West Coast Military Collectors Show is a perfect blend of historical relics, living history and historic military vehicles.
Militaria Show Reports

Road Trip: West Coast Historical Military Collectors Show

By John Adams-GrafNov 21, 2019
About 450 people were waiting to get into the Show of Shows on Saturday morning.
Militaria Show Reports

SOS 2013: After Action Report

By John Adams-GrafNov 21, 2019
This fine looking Lugar is actually an air pistol and will be available from Umarex USA for about $80.
Militaria Show Reports

SHOT Show: Firearms industry has plenty to offer to hobby

By Peter SuciuNov 21, 2019
Our humble display at Military History Fest with Military Trader and Military Vehicles Magazine’s very own, “man-on-point,” Nick Ockwig, spreading the good word about our hobby.
JAG File: All things History

What made that show such a success?

By John Adams-GrafNov 4, 2021
JAG File: All things History

General Patton’s Coat Hanger

By John Adams-GrafNov 21, 2019
A one-of-a kind german police “Jingling Johnnie” was for sale at the 2011 MAX Show. Be sure to attend this year to see what great treasures are offered for sale!
Militaria Show Reports

2012 MAX Show sets sights on recession

By Thomas T. WittmanNov 21, 2019
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Militaria Show Reports

MVs represented nicely at Georgia car show

By adminNov 13, 2019
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Militaria Show Reports

Thousands of Civil War treasures expected in Wheaton

By Military TraderMar 13, 2012
Special guests from the 509th Composite Bomb Group scheduled to appear at the 2012 SOS in Louisville, Ky., include (from left): Ira Weatherly, George Cohen and Russell Gackenbach.
Militaria Show Reports

Air heroes special guests at Show Of Shows

By Robert KrauseNov 21, 2019
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Militaria Collecting 101

New machine guns displayed

By adminNov 6, 2019
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Militaria Show Reports

MAX Celebrates 25 Years

By adminSep 2, 2009