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Militaria Collectibles

Tell us about your Favorite Militaria Relic Find

By Military Trader
In 1945, Story (left) became General Douglas MacArthur’s personal pilot, a position he served until MacArthur’s dismissal in 1951.
Uniforms

Favorite Find: Jacket Worn by MacArthur's pilot

By Dan Hechler
The well-used aluminum cigarette case is engraved on the lower left corner, “Otto Skorzeny / SS Panzer Division / Das Reich.”
Accouterments

Favorite Find: Skorzeny's Cigarette Case

By Michael F. Szcepaniak
I bought this at a gun show many years ago — just another “Reisepass.” Like most German personal identity documents, a Reisepass contained a photo and signature of the holder — in this case, Werner Roell and dated in February 1937
Militaria Collecting 101

Favorite Find: Not 'Just a Reisepass'

By Martin Johnston
The cover in deep blue velour
Photographs and Ephemera

Favorite Find: Roster Book of the Officer Corps of the 6th Westphalian Infantry Regiment No. 55

By Michael F. Szcepaniak
Glenn L. Niccum — a “Polar Bear” from Detroit who served in North Russia during WWI.
Militaria Collecting 101

Favorite Find: Sgt. Glenn Lee Niccum - A Polar Bear

By Eric Kaechelin
Found in a Texas antique store (that looked more like a gift shop!), this Canadian valor group — including the Distinguished Conduct Medal — had been awarded to a Texan in the Canadian Armoured Corps. It was only after researching the group that I discovered the incredible story behind it.
Medals

Favorite Find : Antique Store 'Valor Group'

By Ron Norman

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