August 2020

Military Trader

Military Trader is dedicated to the collecting, preservation, restoration, study, and display of historic military artifacts

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Homefront News
BREAKING NEWS FROM THE OVMS: “It is with sincere regret that we announce that the 2020 MAX Show in York, Pa., has been cancelled due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 virus. Particularly, the social distancing requirements would have forced us
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The Jag File
When I was a kid of about 9 years old, I had to make my first hard collecting decision. I wanted a new toy musket — one that had a real ramrod and the ability to fire caps. I found it in the toy department of the local hardware store. It carried a $7
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Mail Call
Send to: Mail Call c/o Military Trader, 5225 Joerns Dr., Suite 2, Stevens Point, WI 54481 or email: JAdams-Graf@aimmedia.com I purchased some WWII grenades and mortar rounds from a popular, reputable, old-time military dealer. The one item I can’t
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Tell Us About Your ‘Favorite Find’
What is the best or favorite piece of militaria you have added to your collection? Is there an interesting story about how you found it, or maybe the history of the item is a story in itself you want to tell? Whatever it is that makes that object spe
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Identified
“WHATIZIT?” is a place where collectors can share their collective knowledge with each other. If you have an item you want identified, or you can share information about one of the items pictured here, write to WHATIZIT, c/o Military Trader, 5225 Joe
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Books In Brief
Royal Flying Corps Kit Bag: Aircrew Uniforms & Equipment from the War Over the Western Front in WWI, by Mark Hillier (ISBN 978-1526752994, Frontline Books distributed by Casemate Publishers, 908 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083, 610.853.9131; www.case
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An Unusual Mission
As was noted in part 1 of this article (“An Unusual Mission: Alleviating Germany’s Post-War Food Shortage,” January 2020, pp. 26-28), some senior Army leaders have donated books and documents from their private or professional collections to the Army
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An Imperial Empire’s Awards
Part I of “An Imperial Empire’s Awards” (Military Trader, July 2020, pp. 24-8) explored the story of Japan’s 19th and 20th century military history through the war medals the Imperial nation awarded as it became a rising power in the Far East. To col
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Order Or Medal — What’s The Difference?
As their name suggests, military medals are actual medallions suspended from ribbons. They recognize acts of heroism, bravery, achievements or participation in specific military conflicts. Medals are awarded for good conduct, participation in a parti
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Japanese Order Values
$15,000-35,000 (set) $10,000-11,800 1st Class $3500-4500 2nd Class $1875-2400 3rd Class $650-1250 4th Class $300-360 5th Class $245-350 6th Class $240-340 7th Class $45-65 8th Class $35-50 1st Class $7500+ 2nd Class $4500-5500 3rd Class $4000-5000
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Order Of St. George
Prior to the Russian Revolution in 1917, one of Imperial Russia’s highest military decorations was the Order of St. George. From the time of Catherine the Great, it had been awarded for bravery in the line of battle. When the Bolsheviks came to power
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Order of St. George Facts
*First established on November 26, 1769 by Catherine the Great, and was abolished after the Russian Revolution of 1917 *Catherine the Great was also one of the first Grand Masters of the Order upon its establishment *While it was common for the Order
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The Battle Plan
Look for more information in the advertisements in this issue of any show listings in bold and italics. Support our advertisers, they support the hobby! Confirm all information with show promoter before traveling. The time, dates, and/or location m
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Where Were They Buried?
(Sharpsburg, Md.) — Without a doubt, the battlefield at Antietam near Sharpsburg, Maryland, is hallowed ground. It was site of the September 17, 1862, clash that still represents the bloodiest day in American history. Antietam National Battlefield pr
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Battle Of Antietam
Date: September 17, 1862; Location: Washington County, near Sharpsburg, Maryland Result: Tactically inconclusive; Union strategic victory George B. McClellan Army of the Potomac 87,164 men Robert E. Lee Army of Northern Virginia 38,000 men engaged K

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