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Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General Ron Coleman

Museums, Clubs, Organizations

American Battlefield Trust Honors African American Soldiers' Valor at New Market Heights

By Military Trader
Feb 12, 2020

The only known photo of Dr. William C. Gilson was taken shortly before his death from yellow fever at the age of 45.

Militaria Collectibles

A look at the personal effects of Dr. William C. Gilson, CSA

By Ron Norman
Jan 2, 2020

Virtual Battle

Militaria Collecting 101

Civil War 1864: A Virtual Reality Experience

By Military Trader
Dec 5, 2019

Should you drive it, fly it, or shoot it?

By John Adams-Graf
Nov 7, 2019

Louis Prang & Co.; lithograph signed "Jo Davidson" Courtesy of the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division

“Monitor versus the Merrimack”

By jagjetta
Oct 3, 2019

1861 Civil War mammoth-plate albumen print depicting the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment with their eagle mascot ‘Old Abe,’ 13½ x 19in (sight). Image courtesy of Milestone Auctions

Milestone's Fall Premier Military & Tribal Auction Preview

By admin
Nov 12, 2019

Amy Bellars with her vast collection of Imperial Pickelhauben German WWI steel helmets, and WWII-era Japanese helmets.

Bidding Wars!

By Ann Nix
Nov 12, 2019

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Knives / Swords / Bayonets

Favorite Finds: Civil War Sword

By Ron Norman
Nov 12, 2019

Caring for our Collections

By John Adams-Graf
Nov 6, 2019

Is Our Collecting Economy "Good?"

By John Adams-Graf
Jul 31, 2019

1864 battle flag carried by the ‘127th Regiment U.S. Colored Troops,’ hand-painted by African-American artist and Union troop David Bustill Bowser. Only surviving flag of those Bowser created for the 11 Pennsylvania Black regiments. Sold by Morphy Auctions for $196,800 on June 13, 2019. Morphy Auctions image

1864 Civil War Black regimental flag realizes $196,800 at Morphy’s

By Mike Eppinger
Jun 13, 2019

‘The Monitor and Merrimac: The First Fight Between Ironclads” Chromolithograph of the Battle of Hampton Roads Produced by Louis Prang & Co., Boston, 1886 - Public Domain

Militaria Collecting 101

What's Next for the USS Monitor

By Mike Eppinger
Apr 4, 2019

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Civil War Medals

By David L. Burrows
Nov 8, 2019

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Militaria Collecting 101

Abraham Lincoln and More at the Battle of Hampton Roads Commemoration on March 9th

By Mike Eppinger
Mar 1, 2019

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Military Vehicles News

New Clues Emerge to the Possible Cause of Hunley's Demise

By Mike Eppinger
Feb 26, 2019

That's me at age 12 shooting my "Zouave" rifle for the first time. I could hardly keep the 9-pound rifle shouldered for more than a few seconds

GOIN' SHOOTIN'

By John Adams-Graf
Jan 24, 2019

Civil War POW grouping from Lt. Josephus F Schuyler, 123rd Ohio Voluntary Infantry and POW at Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. Includes scores of CDVs, officers’ signatures, and carved-bone objects created while incarcerated. Estimate: $15,000-$20,000. Image - Milestone Auctions

Militaria Collecting 101

Milestone's January 19th Auction Preview

By Mike Eppinger
Jan 2, 2019

Are Swastikas and Confederate Flags Doomed?

By John Adams-Graf
Dec 13, 2018

Cannons adorn part of the Opequon (Third Winchester) battlefield in the Shenandoah Valley. Third Winchester is one of nine Civil War sites to be awarded a 2018 grant from the Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. BUDDY SECOR

$1.15 Million in Grants to Protect Battlefield Land in Virginia

By Mike Eppinger
Oct 22, 2018

Victory over the Axis forces produced celebration throughout the nation. Many grateful communities and organizations went beyond celebrations to create special medals for veterans. While not as common as state and local medals produced following the First World War, these WWII medals of appreciation are numerous enough to present an a rewarding challenge for today’s collectors.

US State & Local Medals

By David L. Burrows
Nov 8, 2019

Stephen Rogers (right) has been actively dealing in 19th Century militaria and Americana for the past 25 years. He is seen here with another icon of the collecting world, Dan Griffin.

10 Questions with Stephen Rogers

By John Adams-Graf
Nov 13, 2019

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Militaria Collecting 101

American Battlefield Trust Unveils Mobile App

By Mike Eppinger
Aug 15, 2018

Extremely Well-Documented, Historic and Iconic Only Known Original Cased Colt Civilian Walker Percussion Revolver, Known as "The Danish Sea Captain Walker" - Photo RIAC

Firearms and Ordnance

RIAC's April 13-15 Premiere Firearms Auction preview

By Mike Eppinger
Mar 14, 2018

"One of One Thousand" Winchester Model 1873 Rifle from the Ray Bentley Collection

Firearms and Ordnance

Julia’s Spring 2018 Extraordinary Firearms Auction to be the last ever in Fairfield, Maine

By Mike Eppinger
Mar 5, 2018

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