This video showcases a rare World War II dynamo torch light used by French soldiers. Constructed from aluminum, the torch's mechanism was initially non-functional, requiring disassembly and repairs.

Jim Carpenter asks when the Navy's submarine combat badge was approved and what its history is. The Navy approved the badge early in World War II to recognize service on a combat patrol during ...

Patches from the Army's overseas commands are among the most distinctive -- and unheralded -- shoulder patches of World War II. They are colorful, in most cases short-lived, and showcase an armed ...

Jeff Shrader owns Advance Guard Militaria in Burfordville, and appears on "Antiques Roadshow," a PBS television show produced by WGBH in Boston that's filmed all over the United States. He ...

Collectors of militaria face new challenges that aren't largely present in the world of baseball cards, vintage toys or even fine art – and that is that some items can be misunderstood.

DENVER, PA — Morphy Auctions‘ recent Firearms & Militaria Auction, held from September 10-12, 2024, achieved remarkable success, boasting a 97% sell-through rate and surpassing $7 million in ...

The market for Nazi militaria, Shrader says, is much larger than you might expect. He estimates that it accounts for well over half of the entire militaria trade in the U.S.

Demand for militaria is growing. War of 1812 artifacts continue to appear on the market, deriving from various sources. You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you ...

The Recon Militaria store owner D.J. Goodwin is reflected in a mirror in his store that specializes in selling collectible military gear and surplus in Dallas on February 13, 2013.

GRAND RAPIDS — When a visitor walks through the door of Alexander’s Militaria, it’s like entering a military museum. Wherever they look, there are uniforms, hats, antique pistols, medals ...

Yes, if you haven't yet heard, Saddam Hussein's butt cheek is for sale. In a story that has become catnip for headline writers, Hansons Auctioneers announced this week that it would be auctioning ...

ARMS & MILITARIA — Large Collections or Groupings — So many artifacts associated with warfare, particularly the American Civil War, exert a strong tug on history buffs and collectors.