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Always a Marine: Reuniting history with a collectible uniform

My favorite antiques and collectibles tell a story. It’s been my experience that unearthing the story is more rewarding than the challenge of obtaining the item. My most recent “story” began at the...

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WWII Inland Paratrooper Liner: A Treasure Found in an Unlikely Place

Of all WWII US Airborne military collectibles, Original helmets are one of the hardest items to obtain for a collection. There were three main types used in WWII. A fiber (cardboard) liner was used...

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The Birth of a Collector

I was talking with my friend Mike Bockman, a militaria dealer and owner of BBmilitaria, when we got on the subject of the Niobrara River that runs across the Northern part of Nebraska. I had canoed...

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Collecting U.S. Naval Uniforms from the Second World War

This Second World War U.S. Navy white enlisted men’s uniform and hat. It has a Seabee patch on the left sleeve and a Gunners Mate 1st Class insignia on the right sleeve. This lot, which includes the...

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Imperial Russian Garde Du Corps Officer’s Helmet Hammers for $17,050 At Mohawk

This Imperial Russian Garde du Corps officer’s helmet, made between 1900 and 1917, realized $17,050 in a live and Internet sale auction that went online in early November and ended Dec. 6-7, 2013, at...

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Only ‘Double’ RAF Distinguished Flying Cross Awarded to Indian Pilot under Gavel

The medals and other items belong to Roy Air Force Squadron Leader Karun Krishna “Jumbo” Majumdar, including the only “Double” Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to an Indian pilot, will go on auction...

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William Leigh – Confederate Buttons

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How I Overcame my Fear of Consigning Things for Sale at an Auction

Rebecca Holly was worried about a couple of items she inherited from her grandfather—including this Nazi-era German Firefighter’s tunic—up for auction. As it turned out, she shouldn’t have worried for...

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How I Overcame my Fear of Consigning Things for Sale at an Auction

Rebecca Holly was worried about a couple of items she inherited from her grandfather—including this Nazi-era German Firefighter’s tunic—up for auction. As it turned out, she shouldn’t have worried for...

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World War Two Memorabilia Collecting is not a Quick Learn

World War Two-era newspapers are wonderful to have, but don’t bring a lot of money because there were so many printed and saved. I have found that issues depicting important events bring more money if...

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