Militaria

4-year-old John Adams-Graf wearing Milton Graf's American Legion cap and jacket holding a flag.
JAG File: All things History

What Makes a Militaria Collector?

"Melvin" at his desk in the 1999 movie, "Office Space"
Militaria Collecting 101

5 Tips for Collecting Military During a Pandemic

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

Military shows cancelled

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Who's Who

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Who's Who

Roger James Bender

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JAG File: All things History

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Close up of the entire hilt showing the fancy trim of silver and mother of pearl of the “Bloody Kris.”
Militaria Collectibles

Favorite Find: The Bloody Kris

The infantry officer’s cap is made of high quality doeskin material, finely formed, and sewn with a dark green headband and white (infantry) piping.
Militaria Collecting 101

Favorite Find: An officer's Visor Cap With Messages

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 Civil War  Dr. William C. Gilson, CSA

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Militaria Collectibles

Favorite Finds: Luminous Disc

This WWII USAAF A-2 bomber jacket was one of the items sold in Hilde’s father’s vast collection sold through grenadierauctions.com.
Militaria Collecting 101

Cashing in on Your Military Antiques

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Photographs and Ephemera

Favorite Find: 5th Nebraska Infantry Soldier's Documents

The large "trade show" style hall of the MAX on Friday morning.
Militaria Show Reports

MAX Out!

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

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Militaria Collecting 101

Collectors, Collections, and Collecting

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Knives / Swords / Bayonets

Favorite Finds: Civil War Sword

This Mauser 7.65 pistol was captured in southern France during Operation Dragoon, in August 1944. A written account by the veteran who captured it creates a mystery about the German who originally owned it.
Militaria Collecting 101

Provenance is not an unsubstantiated anecdote

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

The day may come when either you or those who survive you will have to dispose of your collection. Deciding now how to do that is the most responsible action you can take. If your collection is large and diverse, selling it through a military specialty auction may be the route for you.
Auction News

Hidden Assets

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'

Danielle Chatt is the director of the annual West Coast Historical Militaria Collectors Show in Pomona, California. She and her husband, Bob, run Vintage Productions, a military and vintage clothing “appointment-only” shop in Southern California.
Militaria Collecting 101

Danielle Chatt: Militaria's 'Queen of the West'

JAG File: All things History

When Your Interest Changes

You can always become a part-time militaria dealer carrying your relics to shows around the country.
1. Military Vehicle Buyer's Guides

When It’s Time to Sell Your Militaria Collection

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Militaria Show Reports

The MAX Show is moving in 2020

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Donley Auctions

Military Auction Saturday, January 30, 2021 | 9 AM Central - 900 LOTS ONLINE NOW!  300+ Guns, 200+ lots of Ammo, reloading equipment, American/German/Japanese military helmets, uniforms, insignia, flags and much more!