FIELD REPORTS
Latest dispatches from our historians and collectors.
FRENCH ARMY EQUIPMENT IN WW1: UNIFORMS, HELMETS, AND SURVIVAL
France entered WW1 in 1914 with bright red trousers and no steel helmets, leading to high casualties...
READ DISPATCH →WW2 FRENCH ARMY GREATCOAT: REAL SALES, STAMPS, AND VALUE TIPS
French WW2 uniforms, especially the greatcoat, are in strong demand among collectors. But finding a...
READ DISPATCH →COLLECTING FEMALE SS UNIFORMS: FACTS, RISKS, AND SALES TIPS
Finding an authentic female SS uniform is not easy. Many items on the market are reproductions, alte...
READ DISPATCH →WW1 BRITISH ARMY UNIFORMS: WHAT’S REAL AND WHAT’S NOT
Looking to buy a WW1 British soldier uniform for sale? This guide breaks down the real specs, common...
READ DISPATCH →WW1 GERMAN UNIFORMS: MATERIALS, SPECS & DIY REPRODUCTIONS
World War 1 German uniforms are popular with collectors and reenactors, but making an accurate repro...
READ DISPATCH →WW1 AND WW2 AMERICAN MILITARY UNIFORMS: MATERIALS, BATTLES, AND CHANGES
World War 1 U.S. uniforms relied on heavy wool and basic helmets. They reduced visibility but had co...
READ DISPATCH →WW1 AMERICAN UNIFORMS: OFFICIAL SPECS AND HOW TO RECREATE THEM
WW1 Era US uniforms were built fast under pressure in 1917–1918. Soldiers faced cold, mud, and suppl...
READ DISPATCH →IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY UNIFORMS 1914–1918: FACTS FOR COLLECTORS & REENACTORS
World War 1 German officer uniforms evolved quickly from decorative pre-war styles to practical batt...
READ DISPATCH →WORLD WAR 1 U.S. ARMY AND MARINE UNIFORMS: HISTORY & FEATURES
When the United States entered World War 1 in 1917, American soldiers faced mud, gas attacks, cold n...
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