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Militaria

Civil War Collectibles  |  World War I Collectibles  |  World War II Collectibles

Research diver Florian Huber discovers the Enigma machine at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.
News

Divers Discover Enigma Machine

The World War II encryption device was recovered from the Baltic Sea.

  • By Antique Trader Staff
    Jan 12, 2021
Enigma I electromechanical cipher machine, 1935, featuring an ebonite Steckerbrett (plugboard) on the front, which was exclusive to the German armed forces and exponentially increased the complexity of the code. This version of the Enigma is sometimes referred to as the Heeres (Army) Enigma, Wehrmacht Enigma, or Luftwaffe Enigma due to its military-specific application. This particular example boasts rare characteristics found only on early production machines: metal extra Stecker cable holders in the lid, rotors with all-metal construction, and original metal badges and tags. It sold at RR Auction for $338,630.
World War II Collectibles

Enigma Machines

The German encryption devices are rare and sell for thousands at auction.

  • By Kris Manty
    Jan 12, 2021
Nazi theft
News

Third Reich Heists

Rare Nazi uniforms and other items worth millions stolen in a series of robberies at war museums in Denmark and the Netherlands stump authorities.

  • By John Adams-Graf
    Dec 15, 2020
Iola military
Collecting 101

How to Sell Your Collection

Advice from a lifelong collector on steps to take to sell your collection, make some money and live to collect another day.

  • By John Adams-Graf
    Sep 25, 2020
Uncle Sam FlaggPK2
Posters

Waving The Flagg

Illustrator James Montgomery Flagg's recruiting poster featuring Uncle Sam exhorting “I Want You for U.S. Army” so resonated with the public that it became one of the most enduring images of the 20th century.

  • By Paul Kennedy
    Jun 30, 2020
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Collectibles

Buried Treasure

A long-lost diving helmet, a U.S. Navy Mark V, surfaces after decades buried in a hoarders' northern Wisconsin home. The 1916 helmet could be the most historically important helmet in the world – and the most valuable when it comes to auction in July.

  • By Paul Kennedy
    Jun 23, 2020
Bottle cap: “St. Charles Dairy - Let’s All Back The Attack (depiction of a Soldier and Sailor) Buy More War Bonds Today”
Advertising

Patriotic milk bottles - They did America proud

When America entered World War II, the ad industry took immediate action by forming the War Advertising Council that focused on public service campaigns, including the patriotic slogans that would be included on glass milk bottles.

  • By Michael Polak
    Jun 27, 2019
 D-Day Flag. Images courtesy of Heritage Auctions
News

D-Day flag soars to $162,500

The first American flag planted on Omaha Beach in northern France on World War II’s infamous D-Day soared to $162,500 at Heritage Auctions.

  • By Antique Trader Staff
    Jun 19, 2019
‘J.L. Hebron’ is stamped in a large cent, which was made by this Ohio soldier, John L. Hebron. This dog tag is part of the huge Hebron family collection that can be viewed online at http://www.midtenrelics.com.
Civil War Collectibles

Collecting Civil War ID Tags

Facing the prospect of impending death, Civil War soldiers fashioned their own ID tags from coins and tokens. These Civil War ID tags are collectible today.

  • By David McCormick
    Sep 2, 2020
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Appraisals

Appraisal: Confederate anthem may be by two different composers

Independent antiques appraiser and dealer Susan Mullikin, who is a graduate of the Asheford Institute, appraises the value of a Confederate anthem.

  • By Antique Trader Staff
    Jun 11, 2019
The Anglo Boer War in 100 Objects
Militaria

Militaria books are valued additions to the bookshelf

This trio of new books explore the relics, military badges and uniforms of World War I and World War II.

  • By Karen Knapstein
    May 10, 2019
Rare World War II Singer Manufacturing Company U.S. Model 1911A1 semi-automatic pistol. Photo courtesy Rock Island Auction Co.
Auctions

Illinois firearms auction offers Soviet MiG-21 fighter jet

Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC) has been hinting since late last year that 2019 promised to be a special year. A glance at the special items in the firm’s May 2019 Premiere Firearms Auction confirms it.

  • By Antique Trader Staff
    Apr 30, 2019
Longines wristwatch belonging to Oskar Schindler, featuring a white face with gold-tone hands and time markers, silver-tone case, and black leather strap.
News

Oskar Schindler possessions sell for $46,303

A collection of Oskar Schindler’s personal possessions sold for $46,303 according to RR Auction. Schindler is credited with saving nearly 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust.

  • By Antique Trader Staff
    Apr 24, 2019
French Quarter by Paul Broussard, Courtesy New Orleans & Company, www.neworleans.com
Antiques

Finding art and antiques in New Orleans

New Orleans' French Quarter, bound by the Mississippi River and boasting architecture from the Spanish era, hosts many of the city’s finest antique stores.

  • By Melody Amsel-Arieli
    Mar 29, 2019
Rare 1940s Levis 506 denim jacket.
Auctions

Valuable denim crossing the auction block April 13

In the firm’s April 13 auction, Daniel Buck Auctions will be offering almost a dozen vintage Levis and Lee jean pants and jackets.

  • By Antique Trader Staff
    Mar 29, 2019

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