My WW1 and WW2 Collection So Far

[Shockwave]

I have been a collector of historical artifacts for many years. I have done a lot a metal detecting for both US Civil War artifacts in Virginia and ancient coins and artifacts in the UK. However I am relatively new to collecting WW1 and WW2 militaria. Unfortunately if metal detecting for these items the condition would be poor and cloth and ribbon items non existent. Recently I have been making up for lost time and adding many WW1 and WW2 items to my collection. With the help of so many great people on this forum I feel I have done well in avoiding the landmines of fakes and reproductions. I have posted some individual items in past posts, but if there is anything someone would like to see a closeup of, please let me know. A huge thanks to all those who have put up with my many questions. I so much appreciate all the great advice. Ron

[AndyM35]

Wow! Very impressive collection Ron! A nicely displayed.

Andy

[Neil Hever]

That stickpin display is brilliant!

[TabsTabs1964]

Wow! What a great collection.

And I agree with Neil, your presentation of the stcikpins is very original and very cool

Congratulations

PS. If you allow me to make you a humble suggestion, it is this: Try looking for light gray felt instead of red to display your collection. The result IMHO visually improves a lot

Regards
Santi

[Shockwave]

Wow! What a great collection.

And I agree with Neil, your presentation of the stcikpins is very original and very cool

Congratulations

PS. If you allow me to make you a humble suggestion, it is this: Try looking for light gray felt instead of red to display your collection. The result IMHO visually improves a lot

Regards
Santi

Thanks. It was surprisingly difficult to find a pin cushion with black felt for the Panzer stickpins but I lucked out with this one. The cherry wood display cases I used only came with the red liner unfortunately. I will keep a lookout for displays with the gray . Ron

[Kilian]

Just some friendly advice: Try to keep focus on what you want to collect. I see items that form a field of collecting by themselves and that are not related to other items, except them being German. And them being German is exactly the challenge as there are so many fakes and reproductions in that very popular field. If you keep your focus, you’ll be able to build up knowledge, improving your chances to find originals and not having to rely on people in forums, that can be mistaken too and are not always around when you need to decide.

[Shockwave]

Just some friendly advice: Try to keep focus on what you want to collect. I see items that form a field of collecting by themselves and that are not related to other items, except them being German. And them being German is exactly the challenge as there are so many fakes and reproductions in that very popular field. If you keep your focus, you’ll be able to build up knowledge, improving your chances to find originals and not having to rely on people in forums, that can be mistaken too and are not always around when you need to decide.

Thanks. Yes, trying my best to focus on certain areas. My WW2 focus has been Panzer items such as badges, insignia and stickpins, EK2, some EK1, medal bars, ribbon bars. My WW1 focus has been RFC and RNAS. It's difficult sometimes not to let other items slip in such as Party Badges or WW1 French Flying Corps I have been very fortunate to have so many knowledgeable people on this forum willing to share their collecting knowledge, Ron

[bronk]

great display ...thanks

[Chopperman]

Great collection.

[Rakkasan187]

Ron,

A very impressive assortment of insignia and decorations..

I will also add.. Collect what you want and what you like...

Smitty