Militaria (Date Unknown) Militaria Collectibles

There is an entire segment of collectible militaria where the date of the item is unknown. This can often include items such as unit insignia, with units such as the Seventh Cavalry retaining the same insignia they carried with Custer into Little Big Horn as they rode in helicopters into Vietnam. The vintage can be impossible to determine, but the historical significance of some of these items is clear. Often, you can identify roughly when the item was used, but not exactly. For example, you may be able to guess within 25 or 50 years, but not know the exact date.

NAMEPLATE of SOVIET SUBMARINE K-104(Echo-II, USSR, 1963)



NAMEPLATE of SOVIET SUBMARINE K-104(Echo-II, USSR, 1963)

Price: $8,999.00

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ROMAN BRONZE CEREMONIAL BREASTPLATE 1st AD



ROMAN BRONZE CEREMONIAL BREASTPLATE 1st AD

Buy It Now: $8,900.00

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Saddam Hussein Iraq Iraqi Christofle Silver Collection



Saddam Hussein Iraq Iraqi Christofle Silver Collection

Buy It Now: $8,200.00

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MILITARY AMBULANCE, 1941 1 2 TON DODGE WC-9



MILITARY AMBULANCE, 1941 1 2 TON DODGE WC-9

Buy It Now: $7,500.00

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ANTIQUE BUTTON MILITARY SKYBLUE KERSEY CAPED GREATCOAT



ANTIQUE BUTTON MILITARY SKYBLUE KERSEY CAPED GREATCOAT

Buy It Now: $4,995.00

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VERY OLD VINTAGE SIGNALING CANNON ALL ORIGINAL



VERY OLD VINTAGE SIGNALING CANNON  ALL ORIGINAL

Buy It Now: $3,500.00

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(3) 1 2 SCALE German Luger COLLECTIBLES GLASS CASED



(3) 1 2 SCALE German Luger COLLECTIBLES GLASS CASED

Buy It Now: $2,995.00

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SOVIET RUSSIAN SPACESUIT THREE PIECES - ORIGINAL



 SOVIET RUSSIAN SPACESUIT THREE PIECES  - ORIGINAL

Buy It Now: $2,499.00

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(3) 1 2 SCALE COLT SAA COLLECTIBLES GLASS CASED



(3) 1 2 SCALE COLT SAA COLLECTIBLES GLASS CASED

Buy It Now: $1,895.00

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ELGIN PERCUSSION KNIFE PISTOL



ELGIN PERCUSSION KNIFE PISTOL

Buy It Now: $1,800.00

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1840 Artillery Officer Ames Sword and Scabbard



1840 Artillery Officer Ames Sword and Scabbard

Buy It Now: $1,795.00

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RARE OMEGA WWW MILITARY WRISTWATCH EXCELLENT CONDITION



RARE OMEGA WWW MILITARY WRISTWATCH EXCELLENT CONDITION

Buy It Now: $1,400.00

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Horstmann 1840 Artillery Officer Sword and Scabbard



Horstmann 1840 Artillery Officer Sword and Scabbard

Buy It Now: $1,295.00

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ANTIQUE WORKING BRASS CANNON AND LIMBER MODEL



ANTIQUE WORKING BRASS CANNON AND LIMBER MODEL

Buy It Now: $1,200.00

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BOXER WAR EXECUTIONS DECAPITATIONS ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS



BOXER WAR EXECUTIONS DECAPITATIONS ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Buy It Now: $1,199.99

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Russian 6MX KIROV 56-hrs Navy Chronometer, Double-Boxed



Russian 6MX KIROV 56-hrs Navy Chronometer,  Double-Boxed

Price: $1,199.00
Buy It Now: $1,250.00

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Collected Rüstung Japanese samurai armour suit



Collected Rüstung Japanese samurai armour suit

Buy It Now: $986.90

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Original Maharajah Duleep Singh CDV 1870's Sikh CLAUDET



Original Maharajah Duleep Singh CDV 1870's Sikh CLAUDET

Buy It Now: $850.00

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Chinese Air Force Flight Helmet TK-11 With Mask YM-6



Chinese Air Force Flight Helmet TK-11 With Mask YM-6

Buy It Now: $799.00

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1943-made Kriegsmarine chronograph LEMANIA of USSR NAVY



1943-made Kriegsmarine chronograph LEMANIA of USSR NAVY

Price: $775.00
Buy It Now: $790.00

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1918 1943 Maritime Regiment MKV GVN WWI WWII P.B.Taylor



1918 1943 Maritime Regiment MKV GVN WWI WWII P.B.Taylor

Buy It Now: $688.88

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HMS Victory Limited 38" wooden model ship **COMPARE**



HMS Victory Limited 38" wooden model ship **COMPARE**

Buy It Now: $599.99

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1 2 SCALE COLT BUNTLINE NICKEL SAA (MINI) Walnut Grips



1 2 SCALE COLT BUNTLINE NICKEL SAA (MINI) Walnut Grips

Buy It Now: $595.00

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SWISS 8-day cockpit clock JAEGER LeCoultre, pre-WWII



SWISS 8-day cockpit clock JAEGER LeCoultre,  pre-WWII

Price: $589.00
Buy It Now: $620.00

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Swiss-made Artillery 1 100sec. stop watch LEMANIA, WWII



Swiss-made Artillery 1 100sec. stop watch LEMANIA,  WWII

Price: $579.00
Buy It Now: $595.00

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47th Sikhs Pagri Badge Super Rare !!! Sikh Regiment



47th Sikhs Pagri Badge Super Rare !!! Sikh Regiment

Buy It Now: $575.00

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36th Sikhs Pagri Badge Saraghari Regiment Sikh Rare !!!



36th Sikhs Pagri Badge Saraghari Regiment Sikh Rare !!!

Buy It Now: $575.00

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Original Photo 1860's Golden Temple & Lahore Fort Sikh



Original Photo 1860's Golden Temple & Lahore Fort Sikh

Buy It Now: $550.00

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Antique Military PERU cavalry saber sword Military



Antique Military PERU cavalry saber sword Military

Buy It Now: $549.99

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~Stunning cannon~Beautiful Flower motif Borneo heirloom



~Stunning cannon~Beautiful Flower motif Borneo heirloom

Buy It Now: $540.00

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Bronze Burgonet Helmet Mythological Scenes Museum



Bronze Burgonet Helmet Mythological Scenes Museum

Buy It Now: $525.00

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27Oct.1928 USS UTAH, HAMPTON RD's VA. MILLER in UNIFORM



27Oct.1928 USS UTAH,  HAMPTON RD's VA. MILLER in UNIFORM

Price: $500.00

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Genuine US Army Blackhawk helicopter crew seat, USED



Genuine US Army Blackhawk helicopter crew seat,  USED

Buy It Now: $500.00

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Collected Suit Art black Samurai Armor wearable Suit



Collected Suit Art black Samurai Armor wearable Suit

Buy It Now: $499.90

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Luftwaffe JUNGHANS 30 clock MESSERSCHMIDT ME-109 (WWII)



Luftwaffe JUNGHANS 30 clock MESSERSCHMIDT ME-109 (WWII)

Price: $499.00
Buy It Now: $525.00

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Leather Carrying Case Possibly M28A1



Leather Carrying Case Possibly M28A1

Buy It Now: $495.00

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USS Midway Mediterranean Cruise Book 1954



USS Midway Mediterranean Cruise Book 1954

Price: $475.00

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1 2 SCALE COLT SHERIFF'S NICKEL SAA (MINI) Walnut Grips



1 2 SCALE COLT SHERIFF'S NICKEL SAA (MINI) Walnut Grips

Buy It Now: $425.00

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QUALITY HARDWOOD WALNUT OR CHERRY SWORD CASE



QUALITY HARDWOOD WALNUT OR CHERRY SWORD CASE

Buy It Now: $425.00

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US Marine Corps Officers Evening Dress Mess Uniform 44R



US Marine Corps Officers Evening Dress Mess Uniform 44R

Buy It Now: $399.99

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LEMANIA - SWISS-made NAVY Kriegsmarine WWII stop watch



LEMANIA - SWISS-made NAVY Kriegsmarine WWII stop watch

Price: $395.00
Buy It Now: $410.00

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Poljot Strela 3017 (19 jewels, 1959-63) chronograph



Poljot   Strela 3017 (19 jewels,  1959-63) chronograph

Price: $385.00
Buy It Now: $399.00

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ZENITH clock, German Army "Deutche Heer" property, WWII



ZENITH clock,  German Army "Deutche Heer" property,  WWII

Price: $379.00
Buy It Now: $390.00

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English Fusilier Busby Military Hat British Fusileer



English Fusilier Busby Military Hat British Fusileer

Price: $375.00

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WWII Silvana watch, German Army "Deutche Heer" property



WWII Silvana watch,  German Army "Deutche Heer" property

Price: $369.00
Buy It Now: $385.00

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1936-made split-second stop watch LEMANIA of USSR navy



1936-made split-second stop watch LEMANIA of USSR navy

Price: $369.00
Buy It Now: $385.00

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World War I naval pennant, Weimar Republic



World War I naval pennant,  Weimar Republic

Price: $350.00

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silver military bowl 1933



silver  military bowl 1933

Price: $350.00

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uss midway cruise book 1953



uss midway cruise book 1953

Price: $350.00

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Very Rare 1896 US Naval Academy Photo book Yearbook



Very Rare 1896 US Naval Academy Photo book  Yearbook

Price: $350.00

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1860 U.S. NAVY "CPO" OR "OFFICER'S" CUTLASS WALL PLAQUE



1860 U.S. NAVY "CPO" OR "OFFICER'S" CUTLASS WALL PLAQUE

Buy It Now: $350.00

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Leicestershire 17th Foot Pin Cushion Military Antique



Leicestershire 17th Foot Pin Cushion Military Antique

Buy It Now: $349.99

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Chinese Air Force Flight Helmet TK-2AWith Mask YM6505



Chinese Air Force Flight Helmet TK-2AWith Mask YM6505

Buy It Now: $300.00

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Vintage US Army 10th Mountain Division WWII Patch Arc!!



Vintage US Army 10th Mountain Division WWII Patch Arc!!

Buy It Now: $300.00

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Vintage USMC 1st Marine Division WWII Patch!!!



Vintage USMC 1st Marine Division WWII Patch!!!

Buy It Now: $300.00

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COMPLETE Set US Army Armor 1st-21st Division Patches!!!



COMPLETE Set US Army Armor 1st-21st Division Patches!!!

Buy It Now: $300.00

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NAVY MK46 TORPEDO PROPELLER Submarine Inert WW2 Vietnam



NAVY MK46 TORPEDO PROPELLER Submarine Inert WW2 Vietnam

Price: $299.00

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RARE ?ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE? BRITISH OFFICER?S EPAULETTES



RARE ?ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE? BRITISH OFFICER?S EPAULETTES

Price: $299.00
Buy It Now: $359.00

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SOVIET PILOT (JACKET PILOT ) AIRPLANE PILOT USSR CCCP



SOVIET PILOT  (JACKET PILOT ) AIRPLANE PILOT USSR CCCP

Buy It Now: $299.00

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Vintage US Army Anti-Aircraft 10K Gold Ring With Stone



Vintage US Army Anti-Aircraft 10K Gold Ring With Stone

Buy It Now: $295.00

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WW11 USS LEXINGTON Division Police Petty Officer Badge



WW11 USS LEXINGTON Division Police Petty Officer Badge

Buy It Now: $295.00

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HY Moser & Co watch, NKPS USSR, 1930-made



HY Moser & Co watch,  NKPS   USSR,  1930-made

Price: $279.00
Buy It Now: $295.00

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Interior of the Golden Temple Nov. 1858 engraving Sikh



Interior of the Golden Temple Nov. 1858 engraving Sikh

Buy It Now: $275.00

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19 century GERMAN SWORD



19 century GERMAN SWORD

Buy It Now: $274.00

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#2 ~Brass Cannon & Stand~VOC Dutch Borneo weapon Malay



#2 ~Brass Cannon & Stand~VOC Dutch Borneo weapon Malay

Buy It Now: $261.00

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Brass~Cannon & Stand~Flower motif Borneo weapon Malay



Brass~Cannon & Stand~Flower motif Borneo weapon Malay

Buy It Now: $261.00

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USMC Memorabilia; Small Wars Manual



USMC Memorabilia; Small Wars Manual

Price: $250.00

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1904 McClellan Reproduction Saddle (F. Burgess)



1904 McClellan Reproduction Saddle (F. Burgess)

Price: $250.00

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1859 Mcclellan Reproduction cavalry saddle (Tom Smith)



1859 Mcclellan Reproduction cavalry saddle (Tom Smith)

Price: $250.00

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Confederate Officer's Horse Harness Buckle Cover



Confederate Officer's Horse Harness Buckle Cover

Buy It Now: $250.00

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Marine NCO Sword in ShadowBox w sheath, emblems, gloves



Marine NCO Sword in ShadowBox w  sheath, emblems, gloves

Price: $250.00

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U.S. ARMY 1840 NCO SWORD WITH LEATHER SCABBORD



U.S. ARMY 1840 NCO SWORD WITH LEATHER SCABBORD

Buy It Now: $239.00

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7 Vtge USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Parade Bank Washington 50s



7 Vtge USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Parade Bank Washington 50s

Buy It Now: $238.88

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USMC, US Marine Corps, Dress Blue Uniform 36 Long L



USMC,  US Marine Corps,  Dress Blue Uniform 36 Long L

Buy It Now: $229.99

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USMC US Marine Corps Dress Blue Uniform 44 Regular



USMC US Marine Corps Dress Blue Uniform 44 Regular

Buy It Now: $229.99

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1st. map to Recognize the Sikh State Circa 1775 Map



1st. map to Recognize the Sikh State Circa 1775 Map

Buy It Now: $225.00

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Vintage Wood and GlassTrade Mirror



Vintage Wood and GlassTrade Mirror

Buy It Now: $225.00

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Scottish Highland Regiments Feather Bonnet Size 7 1 4



Scottish Highland Regiments Feather Bonnet Size 7 1 4

Buy It Now: $215.00

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Radar Search Receiver, Coils, Receiver, Power Supply,



Radar Search Receiver,  Coils,  Receiver,  Power Supply,

Buy It Now: $207.20

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VINTAGE MILITARY "OFFICERS POLICE" SADDLE



VINTAGE MILITARY     "OFFICERS   POLICE"      SADDLE

Price: $200.00

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VINTAGE AIR FORCE UNIFORM AND DOG TAGS



VINTAGE AIR FORCE UNIFORM AND DOG TAGS

Buy It Now: $200.00

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Vintage US Army Phillipine Department WWII Patch!!!



Vintage US Army Phillipine Department WWII Patch!!!

Buy It Now: $200.00

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c.1940-1969 U.S. ARMY Signal Corps Telephone # TP-6-A



c.1940-1969 U.S. ARMY Signal Corps Telephone # TP-6-A

Price: $199.99

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US Navy Silver Champagne Bucket Captain Commander Eagle



US Navy Silver Champagne Bucket Captain Commander Eagle

Price: $199.99

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USMC, US Marine Corps, Dress Blue Uniform 36 Long L



USMC,  US Marine Corps,  Dress Blue Uniform 36 Long L

Buy It Now: $199.99

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JOY STICK from Russian BOMBER "SU-24". GREAT !!! RARE!!



JOY STICK from Russian BOMBER "SU-24". GREAT !!! RARE!!

Buy It Now: $199.99

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36" Shipswheel Retirement Shadowbox, US Navy, Military!



36" Shipswheel Retirement Shadowbox,  US Navy,  Military!

Buy It Now: $199.99

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USMC US Marine Corps Dress Blue Uniform 44 R Reg



USMC US Marine Corps Dress Blue Uniform 44 R Reg

Buy It Now: $199.99

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SKY NET 4D VISION "F-14A" VEHICLES CUT AWAY Puzzle 1 32



SKY NET 4D VISION "F-14A" VEHICLES CUT AWAY Puzzle 1 32

Buy It Now: $199.50

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Discount & Bargain

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. Re-enactors typically use many items of militaria of indeterminate vintage, particularly unit patches and rank insignia. The basic insignia of rank in the US armed forces have barely changed since the US army was first formed.
 
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. Even if you can’t identify its exact time period, militaria can be fascinating to collect—and can still appreciate in value.

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