I see a lot of WWII patches offered that are not from WWII. For example, I see good 101st Airborne patches and a greater number of copies, fakes, and mislabelled ones sold without clarifying-or worse claiming...
One of the worst surprises that can happen to a comic collector is to spend a large sum on a first appearance of Iron Man in Tales of Suspense #39 or Ant Man in Tales to Astonish #27 or an early issue of...
Collecting WWII Shoulder Patches - Fake or Real? At any given time, Ebay sellers list nearly 5,000 weekly auctions advertising WWII unit patches (shoulder sleeve insignia - SSI) for sale. This is a wonderful...
Guide #3: Side-by-side comparison of counterfeit to authentic DvF wrap I hope to ensure that the Diane von Furstenberg that you buy is the authentic, high-quality, gorgeous piece that it should be! I do not...
THE HISTORY OF B.D.U.'s - BATTLE DRESS UNIFORM Since the beginning of World War I these uniforms have been issued as utility, field, training, or combat uniforms and are not intended to be worn as all-purpose...
How to list Boy Scout and Cub Scout Patches and Badges in Your Auction Many people try to sell their old Scout patches in auctions only to come away fustrated that they didn't get what they wanted or the patch...
With the advent of several realistically produced films and mini-series based on World War II, America, in general, has begun to take an avid interest in military items from the period. In recent years,...
The Alpha Story Travel back to 1959. Knoxville, Tennessee. The United States Department of Defense recruits Alpha to revamp its military jacket. Why? Because as the jet age takes flight to greater heights and...
The first thing to do when collecting oa flaps(order of the arrow lodge flaps)is to consider what you are going to collect: *Your lodge: flaps from the lodge you are in *Your section: flaps from other lodges...
Digital Repair – for Your Playfield Now it is possible for you to use your home computer, printer, digital camera and a little knowledge and practice to create repairs for “worn to the wood” areas on your...