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.

BELT



BELT

Price: $17,000.00

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Saddam Hussein Iran Iraq War Commemorative Time Piece



Saddam Hussein Iran Iraq War  Commemorative Time Piece

Buy It Now: $3,700.00

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



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

Price: $1,299.00
Buy It Now: $1,355.00

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Fedayeen military helmet



Fedayeen military helmet

Buy It Now: $1,000.00

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us navy uss america vintage dress uniform usn vietnam



us navy uss america vintage dress uniform usn vietnam

Price: $1,000.00

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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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COMPLETE 14 SERIES GEORGE ABERCROMBIE FOX BY ADAM HARDY



COMPLETE 14 SERIES GEORGE ABERCROMBIE FOX BY ADAM HARDY

Buy It Now: $600.00

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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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Antique Wilkinson Saber Sword PERU Military NR



Antique Wilkinson Saber Sword PERU Military NR

Price: $599.99

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US GI M18 BINOCULARS



US GI M18 BINOCULARS

Price: $599.00
Buy It Now: $620.00

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German Imperial officer Sword Hoflieferant Military WWI



German Imperial officer Sword Hoflieferant Military WWI

Price: $559.00

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Very Rare Antique Sextant 1918



Very Rare Antique Sextant 1918

Price: $550.00

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1956 M-47 TANK TRANING AID MODEL



1956 M-47  TANK TRANING AID MODEL

Price: $500.00

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WWII German 15 Year NSDAP Long Service Award



WWII German 15 Year NSDAP Long Service Award

Buy It Now: $495.00

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Vintage US Military Infrared Night Scope Vietnam Era



Vintage US Military Infrared Night Scope Vietnam Era

Buy It Now: $479.99

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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: $465.00

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~Stunning cannon~Beautiful Flower motif Borneo heirloom



~Stunning cannon~Beautiful Flower motif Borneo heirloom

Buy It Now: $450.00

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HUGE ESTATE AIR FORCE 43B PILOT OFFICER RING



HUGE ESTATE AIR FORCE 43B PILOT OFFICER RING

Buy It Now: $449.00

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19 century GERMAN SWORD



19 century GERMAN SWORD

Buy It Now: $449.00

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Mens Silver Marine Watch bulk lot $29 ea.



Mens Silver Marine Watch bulk lot $29 ea.

Buy It Now: $399.00

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HENDERSON AMES CO. SWORD CAVALRY? VERY NICE PIECE. RARE



HENDERSON AMES CO. SWORD CAVALRY? VERY NICE PIECE. RARE

Price: $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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United States Army 10K Class Style Ring, 21 grams, NR



United States Army 10K Class Style Ring,  21 grams,  NR

Price: $319.00
Buy It Now: $349.00

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MARATHON COAST GUARD ISSUED DIVING WATCH



MARATHON COAST GUARD ISSUED DIVING WATCH

Price: $305.00

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U.S. Navy GE U.S.S. Carmick Builders Plaque



U.S. Navy GE U.S.S. Carmick Builders Plaque

Price: $300.00

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PINNACLE 11 SERIES GEORGE ABERCROMBIE FOX BY ADAM HARDY



PINNACLE 11 SERIES GEORGE ABERCROMBIE FOX BY ADAM HARDY

Buy It Now: $300.00

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Sightunit Infantry Trilux L2 A2 Colt Sporter AR SCOPE



Sightunit Infantry Trilux L2 A2 Colt Sporter AR SCOPE

Price: $299.99
Buy It Now: $325.00

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KE-6 MIL KEUFFEL&ESSER THEODOLITE TRANSIT VINTAGE L@@K@



KE-6 MIL KEUFFEL&ESSER THEODOLITE TRANSIT VINTAGE L@@K@

Buy It Now: $299.00

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U.S. Navy Identification Models



U.S. Navy Identification Models

Price: $290.00

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India Military Flintlock Ammo Belt Pakistan Civil War



India Military Flintlock Ammo Belt Pakistan Civil War

Price: $282.33

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Black Watch Horse Hair Regimental Scottish Sporan



Black Watch  Horse Hair Regimental Scottish Sporan

Price: $275.00
Buy It Now: $290.00

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Hungarian infantry sabre sword, Pacholek factory



Hungarian infantry sabre   sword,  Pacholek factory

Price: $255.00

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M49 ARMY USMC MARINES USGI SNIPER SPOTTING SCOPE SET



M49 ARMY USMC MARINES USGI SNIPER SPOTTING SCOPE SET

Price: $255.00

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RARE VINTAGE BATTLE RATTLE



RARE VINTAGE BATTLE RATTLE

Price: $250.00
Buy It Now: $275.00

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Great Northern Railway Serving Platter



Great Northern Railway Serving Platter

Buy It Now: $250.00

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Vintage 10K Gold U.S. Marine Corps. Ring



Vintage 10K Gold U.S. Marine Corps. Ring

Buy It Now: $249.00

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WWII USMC HOSPITAL CORPS KNIFE



WWII USMC HOSPITAL CORPS KNIFE

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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L1A1 SUIT TRILUX MOD SIGHT UNIT INFANTRY TRILUX L2 A2



L1A1 SUIT TRILUX MOD SIGHT UNIT INFANTRY TRILUX L2 A2

Price: $219.30

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Brass~Cannon & Stand~Flower motif Borneo weapon Malay



Brass~Cannon & Stand~Flower motif Borneo weapon Malay

Buy It Now: $217.50

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Brass~Cannon & Stand~Flower motif Borneo weapon Malay



Brass~Cannon & Stand~Flower motif Borneo weapon Malay

Buy It Now: $217.50

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AIRBORNE PARACHUTE WING COLLECTION



AIRBORNE PARACHUTE WING COLLECTION

Price: $202.58

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MILITARY LOT STERLING WINGS WW2 BADGE



MILITARY LOT STERLING WINGS WW2 BADGE

Price: $200.00

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1944 UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY LUCKY BAG YEARBOOK



1944 UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY LUCKY BAG YEARBOOK

Buy It Now: $200.00

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AIR FORCE LEATHER JACKET IRAQ TO REVOLUTIONARY WARS



AIR FORCE LEATHER JACKET IRAQ TO REVOLUTIONARY WARS

Buy It Now: $199.99

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USMC, US Marine Corps Complete Dress Blue Uniform NCO



USMC,  US Marine Corps Complete Dress Blue Uniform NCO

Buy It Now: $199.99

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US Army Metal Advertising Military Reservation Sign



US Army Metal Advertising Military  Reservation Sign

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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antique hand-colored Print GENERAL PERSHING



antique hand-colored Print  GENERAL PERSHING

Buy It Now: $199.00

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Lot 216 US Army Distinctive Unit Insignia DUI DI Crest



Lot 216 US Army Distinctive Unit Insignia DUI DI Crest

Price: $197.50

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Black Watch Hair Sporran



Black Watch Hair Sporran

Buy It Now: $195.00

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VINTAGE, MARINE OFFICER SWORD, ZUBCO, VIETNAM ERA, WWII, 60S



VINTAGE, MARINE OFFICER SWORD, ZUBCO, VIETNAM ERA, WWII, 60S

Price: $188.99

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USA Military Documents Letters Soldiers Vintage Album



USA Military Documents Letters Soldiers Vintage Album

Buy It Now: $186.98

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WWII (1942-made) Germany TB&S military clock



WWII (1942-made) Germany TB&S military clock

Price: $185.00
Buy It Now: $195.00

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Army Green Metal Insulated Container -Ice Chest -Cooler



Army Green Metal Insulated Container -Ice Chest -Cooler

Buy It Now: $180.00

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ANTIQUE MILITARY SWAGGER STICK - WAX SEAL STAMP "U.S"



ANTIQUE MILITARY SWAGGER STICK - WAX SEAL STAMP "U.S"

Buy It Now: $175.00

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Vintage Copper & Brass Army Bugle



Vintage Copper & Brass Army Bugle

Buy It Now: $175.00

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WWII Authentic Handmade BLADE SHIN-GUNTO TACHI SWORD



WWII Authentic Handmade BLADE SHIN-GUNTO TACHI SWORD

Buy It Now: $169.00

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WW2 Cossack Sword Antique Mosin-Nagant Bayonet



WW2 Cossack Sword  Antique Mosin-Nagant Bayonet

Buy It Now: $166.25

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VINTAGE HANDMADE BLADE PARTIES KASHIRAE KATANA SWORD



VINTAGE HANDMADE BLADE PARTIES KASHIRAE KATANA SWORD

Buy It Now: $160.99

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US Military Marine Black Dress Over Coat Jacket U.S.A.



US Military Marine Black Dress Over Coat Jacket U.S.A.

Buy It Now: $159.99

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U.S. Navy Top Gun Officers Choker UNiform



U.S. Navy Top Gun  Officers Choker UNiform

Price: $159.99

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USMC mamaluke sword with scabbard 1981 US saber



USMC mamaluke sword with scabbard 1981 US saber

Price: $155.99

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Scottish Highlander Piper Horse hair Sporan



 Scottish Highlander Piper Horse hair Sporan

Price: $155.00
Buy It Now: $165.00

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Antique US Navy Submarine Battery Testing Outfit Type A



Antique US Navy Submarine Battery Testing Outfit Type A

Buy It Now: $155.00

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Cdn Surplus Bino's Elcan 7x50



Cdn Surplus Bino's Elcan 7x50

Price: $153.50

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Maritime Military 24 hour clock CHELSEA CLOCK CO.



Maritime   Military 24 hour clock CHELSEA CLOCK CO.

Price: $151.00

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Navy Aviator Flight Jacket G1



Navy Aviator Flight Jacket G1

Price: $150.00

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1943 UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY LUCKY BAG YEARBOOK



1943 UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY LUCKY BAG YEARBOOK

Buy It Now: $150.00

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1943 UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY LUCKY BAG YEARBOOK



1943 UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY LUCKY BAG YEARBOOK

Buy It Now: $150.00

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1950-60 US Navy Squadron Silk Scarf-194th Ftr Sqdn



1950-60 US Navy Squadron Silk Scarf-194th Ftr Sqdn

Price: $135.00
Buy It Now: $150.00

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Camillus N.Y. Marine Corps Combat Knife



 Camillus N.Y. Marine Corps Combat Knife

Buy It Now: $135.00

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Soviet brass 8day 5CM Military Boat Submarine Clock '51



Soviet brass 8day 5CM Military Boat Submarine Clock '51

Price: $129.00
Buy It Now: $129.50

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100TH DIVISION ARMY GREEN COAT TIE HAT & RIBBONS RANK



100TH DIVISION ARMY GREEN COAT TIE HAT & RIBBONS  RANK

Buy It Now: $129.00

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US Army sterling silver ID Style bracelet



US Army sterling silver ID Style bracelet

Buy It Now: $129.00

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US Navy Sterling Silver I D Bracelet



US Navy Sterling Silver I D Bracelet

Buy It Now: $129.00

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United States Coast Guard Sterling Silver ID Bracelet



United States Coast Guard Sterling Silver ID Bracelet

Buy It Now: $129.00

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U S Marine Corps Sterling Silver ID Bracelet



U S Marine Corps Sterling Silver ID Bracelet

Buy It Now: $129.00

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Karl Rolvaag Minnesota GOV AMB to Iceland Tray



Karl Rolvaag Minnesota GOV AMB to Iceland Tray

Price: $125.00

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U.S.M.C Emblem Large Wood Carved Globe and Anchor GREAT



U.S.M.C Emblem Large Wood Carved Globe and Anchor GREAT

Buy It Now: $125.00

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USMC Tribute Music Boxes by Ardleigh Elliott



USMC Tribute Music Boxes by Ardleigh Elliott

Buy It Now: $125.00

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Marine Corps Uniforms Camoflauge Utilities and Dress



Marine Corps Uniforms Camoflauge Utilities and Dress

Price: $125.00

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Vintage Navy Pea P Coat Jacket Wool Corduroy Pockets 36



Vintage Navy Pea P Coat Jacket Wool Corduroy Pockets 36

Buy It Now: $124.99

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ANTIQUE Argentina Army Sword Broadsword Saber RAREST



ANTIQUE Argentina Army Sword Broadsword Saber RAREST

Price: $122.50

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War Kepi Soldier's Cap Hat



War Kepi Soldier's Cap Hat

Buy It Now: $120.00

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FRANCE Parachutist Commando Partisan 4 22 BCA Algerian



FRANCE Parachutist Commando Partisan 4 22 BCA Algerian

Price: $120.00

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US ARMY NAVY MILITARY AIRFORCE SOLDIER PLAQUE GIFTAWARD



US ARMY NAVY MILITARY AIRFORCE SOLDIER PLAQUE GIFTAWARD

Buy It Now: $120.00

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28 Spain Air Force Army Navy SAR patch Aviation LOT



28 Spain Air Force Army Navy SAR patch Aviation LOT

Buy It Now: $119.99

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129CS-55M IFF clock of Tupolev Bomber! (ORIG.) - NEW!



129CS-55M   IFF clock of Tupolev Bomber! (ORIG.) - NEW!

Price: $119.00
Buy It Now: $119.50

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Aircraft Cockpit (ORIG.!) Clock ACS-1M "K" Su MiG jets



Aircraft Cockpit (ORIG.!) Clock ACS-1M "K" Su MiG jets

Price: $119.00
Buy It Now: $119.50

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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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