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Those are great points Geoff. I too think many as well as myself, feel that we are curators and custodians of history. We are using our best judgement trying to care for pieces that, quite frankly, when they were constructed, weren't ever given the consideration on its durability and...

I echo the comments listed above. This is a beautiful collection. You have some very nice and choice pieces and the display is very nice. Great lighting to showcase this. Well done. Best Regards, JustinG

Sure, no problem. Might be worthy of posting in a thread all to themselves. No matter what you choose, if you decide to create a thread, feel free to link it here as well. Looking forward to seeing your collection.

Well, I have a paid subscription to ChatGPT and this was what it could help with. My assessment After examining the photograph closely, I do not believe this gentleman is wearing an Imperial German Army or Imperial Navy uniform. The photograph may date from the Imperial or First World War...

Some things look better with a patina of age. Especially if the rest of the item is looking like it has 110+ years of life. I use a little rechargible air blower (one with no heat) to help dust my items, maybe a light dry cloth with no agents on it. By controlling the ambient light (ensuring...

Thanks for looking.

Tank and Machine Gunner badges Allied.

There are lots of good Canadian dealer sites I use quite often. There is a lot of shenanigans happening both with the mail and with agencies like FedEX whom try to document what the perceived costs for import tariffs truly are. It is an ever evolving thing... I am sure that they are not happy...

S.M.S. Stuttgart and S.M.S. Pommern

I found a solution. I had this rather deep set case. Here is what I am doing going forward. Thanks for such a great idea. I admit, the Guard plates are going to be an incredibly difficult way to mount. Best Regards, JustinG

Nathan Jellicoe does a great job in this presentation. Best Regards, JustinGThe Battle of Jutland

Greetings, I am looking at how members store their wappen/helmet plates? I would love to mount in a frame if possible. Mainly, I am here to be inspired by how other members display their wappen/helmet plates. Currently, this is how I am displaying them... Thanks for your inspiration.

A few more.

Another topic worthy of it's own thread. But hopefully, back to the thread regarding missed opportunities and or buyers/sellers regret. :)

If you compare and look at a collection as merely from a valuation point, you are in my mind no longer a collector but a speculator. To own something to hope that it increases exponentially in the future is just that a speculation. I think that military collecting is much in common with...

Canadian and British insignia Machinegunner and Tank Corps badges.

S.M.S. Grosser Kurfuerst. Photo from Wikipedia Commons.