As a collector of militaria and a self-professed amateur military historian, I am only just beginning to scratch the surface when it comes to collecting artifacts from the Civil War. My skills and experience... more
Of Paper, Military History and Presidents
Without a doubt, I am a sucker for ornately appointed, vintage military uniforms. Seeing a jacket or jumper with a full-ribbon rack or dressed out with shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) or distinguishing... more
Historical Smuggling Collectibles & Other Kinds Of Fakes You Want To Collect
You may recall the fake books used smuggle guns out of Germany after WWII which were shown on Pawn Stars this past June. While the German guns themselves were confiscated for violation... more
Navy Cracker Jacks: No Toy Surprise
In writing this blog, I am (happily and willingly) forced to expand my knowledge in a great many areas of military history that I otherwise would have overlooked. Each week, I am... more
General Collectors – Senior Military Officers as Relic Hunters
In researching some of my ancestors’ service in the Union Army, my great, great, great-grandfather in particular, I discovered an unrelated story about three artifacts that were “purchased” from their owner, having... more
