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Militaria Collecting 101

5 Tips for Collecting Military During a Pandemic

By John Adams-Graf
Photo of John Adams-Graf in temporary office space with hand sanitizer, two computers, and a pistol on his desk.
JAG File: All things History

Military Collecting in Isolation

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

NEW MT / MVM WEBSITE

By John Adams-Graf
JAG File: All things History

When Your Interest Changes

By John Adams-Graf
Robert Dalessandro, a Virginia native, has devoted his life to the study of the American Expeditionary Force and the role of its soldiers in WWI. He has published several books on the subject and is deeply involved in the work of the World War I Centennial Commission (WWICC).
Who's Who in the Militaria Hobby

10 Questions with Robert J. Dalessandro

By John Adams-Graf
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JAG File: All things History

When the Climate Changes...People do strange things.

By John Adams-Graf
Too many Jeep histories overlook the significance of the M170, the battlefield ambulance of the G-758 series. Known as the “MD-A” in Willys nomenclature, the M170 is the among the hardest to find of post-WWII Jeeps, and one of the most difficult to completely restore.
2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Beach Find M170 Ambulance

By Gary Keating
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JAG File: All things History

A Deep Look Into Militaria Collectors

By John Adams-Graf
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Medals

10 Questions with David Schwind

By John Adams-Graf
This is Joe’s workshop. Ask his wife and she will tell you, “Joe knows where everything is!”
Medals

10 Questions with Joe Weingarten

By John Adams-Graf
JAG File: All things History

You Can't Change a Leopard's Spots

By John Adams-Graf
JAG File: All things History

Share your passion: Become a Military Trader AMBASSADOR

By John Adams-Graf
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.
Who's Who in the Militaria Hobby

10 Questions with Stephen Rogers

By John Adams-Graf
Not a “Jeep in a crate,” but still a really good bargain— Back in 1962, this ad in Four Wheeler Magazine offered “low hood style Jeeps for $795.
Militaria Collectibles

Hindsight is 20-20

By Mike Eppinger
David Ginader out of Charlotte, North Carolina, owns and operates Time Traveler Militaria, a business started by his father, John Ginader.
Who's Who in the Militaria Hobby

10 Questions with David Ginader

By John Adams-Graf
JAG File: All things History

That's My Dad's Helmet!

By John Adams-Graf
This proud NCO wears a pilot’s badge on his flight tunic as prescribed by regulations.
Medals

WWII Luftwaffe Badges

By Chris William
Hayes Otoupalik with the iconic WWI US Model 1917 37mm 1 pdr cannon displayed along side of a German Big Bertha brass shell case. This one pounder is the only known example in private hands in the USA. Hayes says it is really a joy to shoot!
Who's Who in the Militaria Hobby

10 Questions with Hayes Otoupalik

By John Adams-Graf
The triple-decker stack of patches from the uniform service coat belonging to Elmer Thompson, a Doughboy serving in Company “L” of the 332nd Infantry Regiment.
Uniforms

Multi-patched WWI Army uniforms

By Alexander F. Barnes
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Who's Who in the Militaria Hobby

10 Questions with WorldWarSupply.com

By John Adams-Graf
JAG File: All things History

It's not "All about me!"

By John Adams-Graf
JAG File: All things History

What happens to my military vehicle when I die?

By John Adams-Graf
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-Graf
JAG File: All things History

WHY NOT "PAY IT FORWARD?"

By John Adams-Graf

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