Within the realm of just about every collecting pastime exists undocumented glossaries packed with terms and phrases used to describe certain aspects of that particular genre. For those of us new to... more
Solid Gold M1 Helmet Sold!
Militaria collecting has so many varied and interesting facets. Some of those areas where collectors focus their efforts and attention are considerably crowded and pose some considerable challenges (i.e. demand) and limits... more
The Merits of Heart Collecting
One of the most sacred military medals created for service personnel of the United States military is one that can only be “earned” by receiving a wound inflicted by an enemy in... more
Embroidered Artistry – Collecting Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of the U.S. Army
During World War One, the 81st Division was the first to be authorized to employ a shoulder-affixed unit identification as they headed for France in 1918. The “Wildcats,” as the 81st was... more
