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Patches / Insignia

Roosevelt's Pine Tree Army

By Kenneth W. Kipp
WIllys Slat Grille MB restored by Tim King photographed on snow-covered field.
2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Details for an accurate WWII Willys "Slat Grille" MB Jeep Restoration

By Timothy King
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Preservation and Conservation

Atten-HUT! Reviving WWII Quonset Huts

By John Currie
The Series Five trucks had a very business-like front end. A whiffle tree is affixed to the chisel-shaped front bumper, and the two spares, as well as the torch set are visible through the windshield. While this particular truck is equipped with a ring mount and .50 caliber machine gun, this was not always the case.
6. Wheeled Military Vehicles Larger than 2-1/2-tons

WWII Ward La France and Kenworth M1 and M1A1 Wreckers

By David Doyle
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Militaria Collecting 101

8x22mm Ammunition for Nambu Pistol Now Available

By Mike Eppinger
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Militaria Collecting 101

Famous WWII ship’s bell finds new life after found rusting in field

By Mike Eppinger
(Lorenzo C. Rangel)
Photographs and Ephemera

Mexican and Mexican-American veterans featured in photo exhibit

By Military Trader
Phil Sussman Pvt. Nicholas Klusener sits with his team at a hide site, May 13, during the LRS Company FTX.
Militaria Collecting 101

End of long range recon units

By Mike Eppinger
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Flags, Banners

Japanese battleship flag donated at Pearl Harbor

By Military Trader
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Knives / Swords / Bayonets

Worth $200 or $20,000 — Do you know the basics of collecting WW2 Japanese swords?

By Leon Kapp
The decoration, the Legion of Honour, was established to recognize extreme merit by French citizens in either military or civilian life. However, the publicly incorporated body that regulates the award authorizes its presentation to select foreign nationals who have served France, including some allied combat veterans who fought on French soil.
Militaria Collecting 101

U.S. veteran awarded France's highest honor for WWII service

By Mike Eppinger
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Reenacting and Living History

Rockford to host World War II re-enactment weekend

By Military Trader
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Militaria Collecting 101

Sale of Putnam Green Collection continues

By kquinn
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Military Vehicles in the News

Relive the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor

By kquinn
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6. Wheeled Military Vehicles Larger than 2-1/2-tons

Marmon-Herrington MK IV Armoured Car

By John Norris
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Military Vehicles in the News

WWII bomber restored in Ohio for display in N.Y.

By admin
Tank driver badge, Fascist Era evidenced by the Fascist symbol in eagle’s talons.
Medals

Italian tank driver badges of WWII

By Clement V. Kelly
Military Vehicles in the News

WWII B-17 catches fire after emergency landing

By admin
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Militaria Collecting 101

Rock Island premier auction hits $8 million

By admin
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3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

MV Buyer's Guide: WWII DODGE 3/4-Ton Trucks

By Steve Turchet
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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

National WWII Museum sows educational seeds

By admin
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Militaria Collecting 101

Julia's March firearms auction grosses $10M

By admin
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1. Military Vehicle Buyer's Guides

Military Vehicle Buyer's Tips: WWII Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeeps

By Military Vehicles Magazine
Militaria Collecting 101

Militaria Mindset: Meet Jonathan Gawne

By admin

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