1954-60 Militaria Collectibles
The height of the nuclear age, and of the cold war, 1954-1960 saw the rise of the sub rosa war—the CIA, MI5 and the KGB all translating the cold war to the subterranean world of spy vs. spy. This was also the height of the cold war, when every backyard had a bomb shelter and everyone looked to the skies. The term militaria refers to any of the many types of military collectible, such as medals, fatigues, guns, or basically anything that would be used by, or given to, someone in the military. Militaria are divided into two types, authentic original period pieces and reproductions. Why collect reproductions, you may wonder? Typically, reenactment hobbyists—people who recreate famous battles, dressed in full period military costume—use them.
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This period of the cold war, which saw the rise of CIA and KGB competing to gain an advantage in developing countries, saw the cold war play out in little brush wars, as the last embers of colonialism died out. For example, as the French were being run out of the tiny Southeast Asian country of Vietnam—American spies moved in to protect their interests. This is the period depicted in Graham Greene’s novel “The Quiet American,” the period of the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu—a sign of things to come.
Collecting militaria is a fascinating hobby, especially for the history buff. In the case of militaria, it really is possible to stumble across something that will one day end up in a museum like the Smithsonian. Militaria tend to appreciate in value, and be appreciated for its historical value.
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