Established in 1993, Military Trader is dedicated to the collecting, preservation, restoration, study, and display of historic military artifacts. Spanning interests from military uniforms to medals, or helmets to ordance and weapons, Military Trader is your best source for in-depth technical articles, artifact profiles, product and hobby news, current values, military auction coverage, and show calendar.
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THE JAG FILE
MAIL CALL
MILITARY WHATIZIT?
IDENTIFIED
THE VOLKSSTURM • Germany’s last-ditch force of WWII
The Volunteer Combatant’s Medal 1914-1918 • A small token to recognize a noble defense
A Model 1902 Eagle Hilted Sword • Presented to LTC John D. Borgman
BOOKS IN BRIEF
General Grant’s Anaconda • As seen through German eyes
THE BATTLE PLAN
FAVORITE FINDS • IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY PAPERWEIGHT
Third Reich Relics Stolen • Second museum robbery in The Netherlands
SNAPSHOTS
RED PATCHES APPEAR ON MARINES' COVERS • It’s in recognition of the 2nd Landing Support Battalion’s long history