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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?

By John Adams-Graf
May 4, 2020

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

Militaria Collecting 101

5 Tips for Collecting Military During a Pandemic

By John Adams-Graf
Apr 2, 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-Graf
Jul 30, 2020

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How do you compare?

By Military Trader
Jan 17, 2020

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Roger James Bender

By John Adams-Graf
Jan 15, 2020

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JAG File: All things History

NEW MT / MVM WEBSITE

By John Adams-Graf
Jan 17, 2020

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

By Ron Norman
Jan 7, 2020

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

By Chris William
Jun 29, 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 Civil War Dr. William C. Gilson, CSA

By Ron Norman
Jun 25, 2020

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Militaria Collectibles

Favorite Finds: Luminous Disc

By Joseph D. Gray
May 4, 2020

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

By Ann Nix
Jun 30, 2020

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Photographs and Ephemera

Favorite Find: 5th Nebraska Infantry Soldier's Documents

By Leonard Guzinski
Nov 12, 2019

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

Militaria Show Reports

MAX Out!

By Peter Suciu
Nov 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 Suciu
Nov 12, 2019

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Militaria Collecting 101

Collectors, Collections, and Collecting

By Harold Ratzburg
Nov 12, 2019

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Knives / Swords / Bayonets

Favorite Finds: Civil War Sword

By Ron Norman
Nov 12, 2019

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

By William Leslie
Nov 21, 2019

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

Favorite Find: Skorzeny's Cigarette Case

By Michael F. Szcepaniak
Nov 12, 2019

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.

Hidden Assets

By Ann Nix
Nov 12, 2019

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
Nov 12, 2019

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'

By John Adams-Graf
Apr 29, 2019

JAG File: All things History

When Your Interest Changes

By John Adams-Graf
Apr 18, 2019

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

By John Adams-Graf
Jun 30, 2020

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Militaria Show Reports

The MAX Show is moving in 2020

By Mike Eppinger
Mar 22, 2019

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