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Antiques Auction Forum: Ron Burkey on Hot Militaria Trends (12/12/11)

This week Martin visits with knowledgeable dealer/collector Ron Burkey in Portsmouth, N.H. They discuss militaria trends, what is hot and … More >>

Rare 18th-Century Revolutionary War Map Expected to Exceed $1 Million at Auction (11/7/11)

NEW YORK – A very rare manuscript Revolutionary War map with an estimated value of $1-$1.5 million will be offered … More >>

1909 Winchester .401 Caliber Self-Loading Rifle Poster Highlights Hunting & Militaria Sale (2/4/11)

MATTHEWS, N.C. – A colorfully rich and vibrant poster from 1909, advertising the Winchester .401 caliber self-loading rifle—one of the … More >>

Seven Tips for Collecting Militaria (5/4/09)

Make sure you utilize the inspection period. Items, such as this WW II face mask for a rocket launcher is very fragile and stiff from sitting in its original box for 60 plus years, and is being sold as-is. If you are not 100-percent confident about the item offered… walk away.

1. Invest in Reference Books Collecting militaria can be a minefield (pun intended), filled with misrepresented items and down right fakes. … More >>

Rick Stumbo’s Collection: Spanish Civil Guard Uniform (11/19/08)
Rick Stumbo is a Worthologist, one of the experts at WorthPoint, and he owns a store in Upperville, Virginia that specializes in militaria. In this video he discusses a colorful dress uniform worn by the Spanish Civil Guard. WorthPoint – Get the Most from your Antiques and Collectibles. More >>

Remembering Pearl Harbor with Collectibles (11/17/08)

For militaria collectors, Pearl Harbor memorabilia is particularly precious. Whether it’s newspaper clippings saved from the day that will “live in infamy” or uniforms worn by the brave sailors stationed at the Hawaiian base, Pearl Harbor collectibles have a significance that is difficult to overstate. More >>

WWII Inland Paratrooper Liner: A Treasure Found in an Unlikely Place (8/26/08)

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 early on. This was soon replaced by high pressure (fiberglass) liners made by Inland and Westinghouse. More >>

Condition and Provenance in US Militaria (8/22/08)

Inside shot of a WWII M1-C paratrooper helmet

Grading condition for military collectibles is not a simple process. Militaria is different from many other collectibles, where flawless examples are ideal and items with condition issues have less value. More >>

A WWII bunker, mixed big-ticket auction results and a huge antiques fair (7/14/08)
Discovery of a WWII bunker off the coast of Denmark, different outcomes for similar contemporary art auctions in London, and a big antiques fair. Militaria-Filled WWII Bunker Discovered in Denmark More >>

Always a Marine: Reuniting history with a collectible uniform (5/24/08)

Veteran in Guam just before Okinawa invasion.

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 Hastings, Nebraska military collectibles show in March 2008. I had just set up my dealer table and started walking the floor to see what other dealers brought to sell. More >>

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