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front cover of the 1932 issue Scoutig for Boys handbook by Lord Baden Powell.

The Boy Scouts and the Swastika: A Forgotten Ch...

The Boy Scouts once used the swastika as a good-luck emblem. This 1935 Medal of Merit by Collins, London—showing the swastika behind the fleur-de-lys—captures the brief interwar moment before the...

The Boy Scouts and the Swastika: A Forgotten Ch...

The Boy Scouts once used the swastika as a good-luck emblem. This 1935 Medal of Merit by Collins, London—showing the swastika behind the fleur-de-lys—captures the brief interwar moment before the...

A selection of fake Royal Artillery cap badges.

Fake Royal Artillery Cap Badges

A gallery of reproduction cap badges of the Royal Artillery formations and batteries. All images are of fakes. I come across a lot of them, so posting them here to...

Fake Royal Artillery Cap Badges

A gallery of reproduction cap badges of the Royal Artillery formations and batteries. All images are of fakes. I come across a lot of them, so posting them here to...

a selection of fake British Army Corps cap badges.

British Army Corps Cap Badge Reproduction Gallery

A gallery of reproduction cap badges of the Corps formations. All images are of fakes. I come across a lot of them, so posting them here to hopefully save you...

British Army Corps Cap Badge Reproduction Gallery

A gallery of reproduction cap badges of the Corps formations. All images are of fakes. I come across a lot of them, so posting them here to hopefully save you...

ww2 united states 101st airborne formation sign "screaming eagle"

WW2 U.S. Infantry Division formation signs

IntroductionThe scope of this article is to give some background on the use of formation signs in the United States Army. A visual gallery of these arms badges is provided...

WW2 U.S. Infantry Division formation signs

IntroductionThe scope of this article is to give some background on the use of formation signs in the United States Army. A visual gallery of these arms badges is provided...

third reich german may day tinnie article

Third Reich May Day Event Tinnies (1934–1939): ...

May Day tinnies sit at the intersection of militaria, political memorabilia, and industrial design. For collectors and historians, they offer a low-barrier yet historically rich entry point into Third Reich...

Third Reich May Day Event Tinnies (1934–1939): ...

May Day tinnies sit at the intersection of militaria, political memorabilia, and industrial design. For collectors and historians, they offer a low-barrier yet historically rich entry point into Third Reich...

world war two parachute regiment beret badge on maroon beret

Spotting the Difference: Genuine vs. Fake WW2 B...

The British Parachute Regiment's iconic cap badge has become one of the most sought-after pieces of WW2 militaria. But with popularity comes imitation. In this guide, we’ll walk you through...

Spotting the Difference: Genuine vs. Fake WW2 B...

The British Parachute Regiment's iconic cap badge has become one of the most sought-after pieces of WW2 militaria. But with popularity comes imitation. In this guide, we’ll walk you through...