Category Archives: Militaria

Framed Reprint of 1920s Photo of Tunisian Soldier Peering Through Window

Posted on January 13, 2021 by lindasnyder

I first posted this print in a vintage oval wood frame back in June of 2015, asking if anyone might have any information on its background.  I’d picked it up at an auction, without realizing the content.  When John, my … Continue reading →

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Large Framed Photo of the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

Posted on November 25, 2020 by lindasnyder

This was one of my late husband’s favorite pieces of our inventory… oh how he loved military aircraft. (He was a trained helicopter pilot.)  It’s been in storage for a bit, but it’s time to go to a new home. … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Philippines 1945 – Framed, Woven Remembrance

Posted on July 24, 2016 by lindasnyder

We picked up this wonderful piece of WWII military/folk art at an auction in New Hampshire.  Unfortunately, we have no history on it, but it clearly was meaningful to someone.  Perhaps it would be a great gift to a former … Continue reading →

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WW II Military Trunk / Foot Locker by Shwayder Brothers – Reduced!

Posted on April 3, 2016 by lindasnyder

  This is a fabulous WW II era army trunk in green made by Shwayder Bros, which was/is also the Samsonite luggage company.  Note the metal reinforcements on the corners and around all the edges.   Condition:  Given its age and … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Copper Trench Art Bank

Posted on December 12, 2015 by lindasnyder

   According to Wikipedia, “trench art is any decorative item made by soldiers, prisoners of war or civilians where the manufacture is directly linked to armed conflict or its consequences”. This metal bank is a good example of trench art. … Continue reading →

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SOLD! WWII Navy Ship Matchbook Collection

Posted on August 24, 2015 by lindasnyder

This is a fabulous collection of 174 Navy matchbook covers of ships manufactured during WWII, mostly destroyers and auxiliary ships. Format: The collection is in a plain binder with each matchbook individually placed in sleeves designed for this purpose, as … Continue reading →

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Lead Soldiers, Joyart Poodles, Bucksaws… What’s Not to Love About Auctions?

Posted on June 18, 2015 by lindasnyder

  Gotta love an auction, but the late nights are wicked tough when I have to get up at 4:00-4:30 the next morning!  (Last night I was unloading the Jeep at the shop at 11:00; so glad the auction wasn’t … Continue reading →

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