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Knives / Swords / Bayonets

Swords of the Third Reich

By Chris William
(left) Lt. Hans-Ulrich Jung of III./JG 3 wearing a Deutsches Kreuz in Gold. During WWII, Germany awarded the German Cross in two grades: Gold and Silver.
Medals

A look at German crosses

By Military Trader
Propaganda was intended to inspire and empower. The might of the German Navy is seen in this postcard.
Military History

Built on lies brought about ultimate demise

By Chris William
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Medals

Hitting the Slopes in Germany

By Michael H. Swanson, COL (Ret.), U.S. Army
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Book Reviews-Militaria Collecting

Book Review: Sport in the Third Reich by Rob Newbrough

By David Walsh
This was carved by a Buchenwald Concentration Camp inmate who put his name and date on the reverse.
Militaria Collecting 101

Wooden Relics of the Reich

By Chris William
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Military History

Overcoming Doctrine in the Third Reich

By Chris William
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
The pommel cap of the NCO sword contained double SS runes.
Knives / Swords / Bayonets

Blades of the Black Guard

By Chris William
Police formations march past dignitaries in Krakow, including Heinrich Himmler and Hans Frank. When dressed for such occasions, some German NCOs and enlisted soldiers would wear brass or wood handled “dress” bayonets decorated with colored tassels that designated their individual units.
Knives / Swords / Bayonets

German Dress Bayonets

By Chris William
While giving final instruction before going into the fray, the King of Saxony is seen conversing with one of his men who has just received an Iron Cross.
Medals

The Iconic Iron Cross

By Chris William
JAG File: All things History

When Your Interest Changes

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
After the rise of the Nazi power, the the Völkischer Beobachter became the Party’s official newspaper. Here, Adolf Hitler smiles as he reads the news in the Beobachter — his favorite newspaper.
Photographs and Ephemera

Völkischer Beobachter Beziehersbuch

By Bruce Kipp
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Patches / Insignia

Black Knights of the Third Reich

By Chris William
This annual fishing license for a German citizen is printed on blue, medium card stock, measuring about 15cm x 10cm. The document has a postcard-style format. This particular license was issued on 15 November 1941 by the district administrative office to 42-year old Josef Hessler, a factory worker in the town of Berndorf in the district of Baden near Vienna (Kreis Baden bei Wien) in the Reich Province of Lower Danube (Reichsgau Niederdonau). There was a 3 Reichsmark fee for the license.
Photographs and Ephemera

Gone Fishing

By Bruce Kipp
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JAG File: All things History

A Deep Look Into Militaria Collectors

By John Adams-Graf
The underground passageway from the hole where the back hoe fell. This led to Göring’s swimming pool.
Militaria Collecting 101

Unexpected Treasure Cache Find From Hidden Bunker

By Mike Eppinger
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Militaria Show Reports

New OVMS Show Rules for Show of Shows/ MAX / Wilmington

By John Adams-Graf
LTC (Ret) John “Jack” Angolia (right) with Col. Roger Donlan (left), the first recipient of the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. The mannequin in the center is clothed with the uniform of M/Sgt. Jerry K. Crump, Medal of Honor recipient during the Korean War.
Who's Who in the Militaria Hobby

10 Questions with LTC (Ret) John R. Angolia

By John Adams-Graf
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Photographs and Ephemera

Ideology Through the Mail

By Chris William
JAG File: All things History

WORTH MORE THAN THE PAPER ON WHICH THEY ARE PRINTED?

By John Adams-Graf
Some of the relics seized from a private collection in Argentina included several pieces of Third Reich decorative arts material, all adorned with swastikas.
Militaria Collecting 101

Third Reich collection seized in Argentina

By Mike Eppinger
Having authored five books on the subject, Kelly Hicks is best-known for his expertise on SS helmets. He was the first individual to authoritatively identify – in print – the several mainstream patterns of original SS decals, and lay out the correlation between the decals and the helmet makers who used each specific type. His ground-breaking research led to an increase in detailed knowledge for collectors who are now much more confident to acquire the more expensive and rarer SS helmets.
Headgear

10 Questions with Kelly Hicks

By John Adams-Graf

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