Licensed to Loot (4/6/08)
On 9 April 2008, Sotheby’s are auctioning a Sikh armour plate in their ‘Arts of the Islamic World’ sale. It is just one artifact of many in the category, but the one that has caused the most stir, mainly for religious reasons more than heritage ones. More >>

The Sikh Armour and the Auction House (4/5/08)
Last week I read about Sotheby’s upcoming auction on 9 April 2008, where up for sale is Lot No. 269, “A Rare Sikh Steel Armour Plate, North West India/Pakistan, 18th Century” that might have once belonged to the Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh (1675-1708). More >>

William Leigh – Confederate Buttons (3/30/08)
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Japanese Officer’s pack (3/26/08)
At the start of World War II, equipment issued to troops by the Japanese Army typically was based on European designs. As the war progressed, material shortages became extreme and the Japanese took many measures to minimize the use of metal in any form. Metal features such as buckles on packs, helmets and other equipment were replaced by cloth or rubberized leather. More >>

Italian World War II Chrome helmet (3/22/08)
The Italian Army wore the French Adrian helmet during World War I, eventually producing its own version known as the Model 1916. All that changed after Benito Mussolini came to power in 1925. More >>

Antique American Flags (3/19/08)
Hello fellow Worthpointers and visitors. I hope you find the photos and descriptions of some of my more interesting flags to your liking. I would be happy to correspond with others regarding collecting antique flags. More >>

Soiling of Old Glory (3/17/08)
The Soiling of Old Glory If you can’t use the American flag as a weapon, then what’s freedom of speech all about, anyway? That could very well be the way some interpret the actions of the flag-wielding young man in the above photo. In reality, most everyone was horrified by the image. More >>

How to Identify When Your American Flag Was Made (3/11/08)
“Resolved, That the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.” – The Flag Act of 1777 More >>

How to Care for Old Flags (3/5/08)
HOW TO CARE FOR OLD FLAGS Flags manufactured before the age of synthetics were generally made whole or in part from wool, cotton and linen, all natural fibers. WOOL FLAGS More >>

Chesapeake Bay Flag Association Meeting, Feb 23, 2008 (3/5/08)
It was a relatively nice day in February, a little cool with possible rain later, but better than the ice storms and occasional snowstorms of the days before. That made it possible to view the large flag display set up by our host, Dale Grimes of Baltimore, Maryland in his backyard. More >>