Militaria


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What is Militaria Militaria, also known as military memorabilia, are military equipment which are collected for their historical significance. Such items include firearms, swords, sabres, knives, bayonets, helmets and other equipment such as uniforms, military orders and decorations and insignia. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Militaria Chapter 2: Patch Collecting Chapter 3: Headhunting Chapter 4: War Bond Chapter 5: Souvenir Chapter 6: Hollywood Victory Committee Chapter 7: G.I. Chapter 8: Nazi Memorabilia Chapter 9: Trench Art Chapter 10: Allotment System (II) Answering the public top questions about militaria. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Militaria.










Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945, Volume 1 Coats and Jackets, Part II


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This is Part II of a two part volume on the identification of Coats and Jackets used by U.S. Army ground forces during World War II. This part covers Raincoats, Wet Weather Jackets, Cold weather jackets, coats, overcoats and parkas, as well as specialized uniform coats like the Tank Jacket, Mountain Jacket and Paratroop jacket. It includes information on how the clothing was issued, stock number data, acquisition cost, and who manufactured each of the items. This book is part of an 8 volume set on U.S. Army ground forces uniforms of World War II




Essential Militaria


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Essential Militaria is an invaluable repository of information and facts about warfare through the ages. It is the place to find the largest naval battles; the most decisive weaponry; the ranks of the British Army and some very fine speeches. Essential Militaria also encompasses curiosities such as animal bravery awards; the most significant special operations in history; Napoleon's generals; and the eight wounds sustained by Alexander the Great. Authoritative, unusual and irreverent, it is the indispensable companion for armchair generals everywhere.




Studia epigraphica et militaria


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Das Zusammenwirken und Nebeneinander von militärischen und zivilen Lebenswelten sind in den Provinzen in und nördlich der Alpen vor allem auch als Grenzgebiete des Imperium Romanum von großem Interesse. Das Buch bietet exemplarisch historische, epigraphische und archäologische Untersuchungen unter anderem zu Truppenbewegungen, zu militärischen Anlagen und deren baulicher Entwicklung, zu Performanz und Engagement von militärischem und administrativem Personal und deren Familien, zur Präsenz von Veteranen in Siedlungen und ihren möglichen Einfluss auf Stadtentwicklungen, zum Engagement der Zentrale in Rom in diesem Raum, aber auch zu Infrastrukturmaßnahmen vor Ort. Zudem werden einige bisher unedierte Inschriften vorgelegt und Neulesungen präsentiert. Der Band ist der CIL-Autorin Miroslava Mirković (1933-2020) gewidmet und würdigt deren Forschungsschwerpunkte. Er präsentiert aktuelle Arbeiten und gibt Impulse für zukünftige Forschungen zu Pannonien und dessen Nachbarregionen.




Ian Kelly Militaria Master Catalogue August 2015


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140 page Master Catalogue of military and police badges, patches and buttons for collectors. 8200 different items listed for sale. Published by Ian Kelly (Militaria), a specialist dealer in uniform insignia for 25 years.




Militaria


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Buying and Selling Wartime Collectables


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Collecting militaria is a hobby that has grown enormously in recent years, spurred on especially by the burgeoning interest in the First and Second World Wars, and further fed by films, documentaries and re-enactments. The collecting scene has moved from the post-war army surplus stores to large dealers, international events and, above all, the internet. In this book Arthur Ward and Richard Ingram offer the benefit of their extensive knowledge and experience to guide you through the world of military collectibles from badges, books and posters, to helmets, tunics and weapons, and enable you to start or enhance your own collection. Around 250 superb color photographs clearly show items and the topics covered include: insignia; headdress; uniforms; equipment; weapons; ephemera; checking for authenticity and detecting fakes; preservation and display; buying and selling; and values, trends and forecasts.




Scientiae Militaria


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