A Guide to Wartime Collectables

Download or read book A Guide to Wartime Collectables written by Arthur Ward and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2013-09-16 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make sure you’re getting the genuine article with this “well-illustrated” guide and “must read” for collectors of twentieth-century military memorabilia (Antiques Diary). Written by a longtime collector, A Guide to Wartime Collectables tells readers what to look for when looking for authentic military items. From army badges to gas masks, this book covers the major types of twentieth-century military collectables. Arthur Ward shows what these items look like and what new collectors should be looking for to ensure they’re purchasing authentic artifacts and not reproductions. This book also includes photographs of the author’s collection that feature important details such as insignias and other regalia. “A very useful book written by an author who knows his stuff.” —The Armourer