Lenny Warren
The Iron Cross The Iron Cross is a historic military decoration that originated in the Kingdom of Prussia, and it has since become one of the most recognizable and prestigious military awards in German history. The design of the Iron Cross has evolved over the years, and it has been associated with various German states … Read more…
Exploring the Fascinating World of Militaria Exploring the Fascinating World of Militaria Collecting: Preserving History, Honoring Heroes Introduction Militaria collecting is a hobby that transcends mere accumulation of objects; it is a passionate pursuit that connects enthusiasts with history, honoring the sacrifices and achievements of those who served in the military. From medals and uniforms … Read more…
Blinding Enemy Radar Blinding enemy radar with Chaff, known variously as “Window”, “Duppel,” or “Giman-shi” during WWII, consists of small strips of metal foil deployed from aircraft to blind and confuse enemy radar. It proved devastatingly effective against German air defenses during the war and is still carried by military aircraft to this day. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaff_(countermeasure)
Hi folks, Ok, it’s time to get our butts in gear. As we’ve always said, FB is a nightmare for militaria, I miss the forum, I’m starting to get it back up to speed. I’m also adding features and articles to the main MCN website, with my old Armourer columns and some interesting militaria and … Read more…
Bargains, rare, interesting or bizarre items of militaria found for sale on the internet. Many collectors focus on items from one conflict, or from a particular nation. There are others who focus on items attributed to individually named figures, and amongst those you don’t get more interesting than Adolf Hitler’s telephone. Gifted by Russian officers … Read more…
RAF Museum Midlands RAF Museum Midlands, located in Cosford in Shropshire, is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force in particular. The museum is part of the Royal Air Force Museum, a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Ministry of Defence and a registered charity. The museum is spread … Read more…
Bargains, rare, interesting or bizarre items of militaria found for sale on the internet. No matter what you collect, it’s always that much nicer to find a unit marked item. This example of an Imperial German sawback Ersatz Seitengewehre 98/05 is particularly nice, and indeed rare as it’s marked up to the 95th Field Artillery … Read more…
Bargains, rare, interesting or bizarre items of militaria found for sale on the internet. Whilst the majority of collectors seem to favour British, German or US collectables, it’s nice to see items from other combatants as well. This really nice example of a WW1 French Sergeant Major’s uniform stands out as an extremely affordable, yet … Read more…
Imperial War Museum North Imperial War Museum North is a museum in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England. One of five branches of the Imperial War Museum, it explores the impact of modern conflicts on people and society. It is the first branch of the Imperial War Museum to be located in … Read more…
RZM M4 Buckle Codes M4/1 Ferdinand Hoffstätter, Bonn M4/2 M. Winter, München M4/3 Kallenbach, Meyer & Franke, Luckenwalde M4/4 Gustav Emil Ficker, Beierfeld M4/5 Leistner & Co., Lüdenscheid M4/6 C. & W. Meindel-Scholer, Klingenthal M4/7 Hermann Sprenger, Iserlohn M4/9 Albert Winges, Trusen M4/10 Bernhard Haarmann, Lüdenscheid M4/12 Mathias Kutsch, Attendorn M4/13 Paul Schuhmacher, Lüdenscheid M4/14 … Read more…
We got mittens too. During WW1, sometimes the German trenches and British trenches were so close together that they could shout to each other. Private Wilf Readman of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers and his friends heard the Germans shouting “Gott mit uns!” (God with us). Wilf and his friends put their gloves on the end … Read more…
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