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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.
The act of collecting militaria has roots in souvenir hunting, a practice first made popular among soldiers during World War I. During the war, soldiers would walk through battlefields and trenches, taking military equipment and personal items from enemy POW's or, in most cases, dead bodies. Soldiers would send these items home to loved ones through post or in their belongings upon going home. Militaria collecting became nationalized during and at the end of World War I, through the 1917–1918 War Bonds Drive and the 1919 Victory Loan Drive. Captured German Pickelhaube, Stahlhelm, and other military equipment were showcased around the country as war trophies, some later being distributed to purchasers of bonds.
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The act of collecting militaria has roots in souvenir hunting, a practice first made popular among soldiers during World War I. During the war, soldiers would walk through battlefields and trenches, taking military equipment and personal items from enemy POW's or, in most cases, dead bodies. Soldiers would send these items home to loved ones through post or in their belongings upon going home. Militaria collecting became nationalized during and at the end of World War I, through the 1917–1918 War Bonds Drive and the 1919 Victory Loan Drive. Captured German Pickelhaube, Stahlhelm, and other military equipment were showcased around the country as war trophies, some later being distributed to purchasers of bonds.
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WW2 Era Officers Desk $200
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- For Sale
- For Trade
- $200
- Kelso
- Washington
I've got a great piece of history looking for a new home. This is a WW2 Era Portable Officers Desk. It does have a bit of wear due to it's age, but it's quite clean and a pretty nice specimen overall, with no real dents or dings. At the bottom of one of the drawers is a remnant of a paystub... -
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WWII German rare G43 magazines and original pouch
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- For Sale
- $850
- Sherwood
- Oregon
Listing these two very rare German magazines, and original pouch for the G43 later designated K43 rifle. Made famous by the Wehrmacht and Fallschirmjägers late in the war. They are both 10 round magazines for 8mm Mauser. These magazines are exceptionally rare because they are both early G43... -
