Mystery Military Pants

Q: I bought these pants at an auction and there is no label or other identifying information. The pants have a button fly. I tried to take pictures that would show the most features. Anything you could tell me or suggest would be greatly appreciated. A: You’re right; the pants appear to be military. They […]

Military Collectors at Attention

Morphy Auctions’ recent three-day Firearms and Militaria auction surpassed expectations and generated nearly $7 million in sales, proving that collectors still feel patriotic about military items and history. Militaria collectibles are prized artifacts for history buffs and collectors with an affinity for one or more military branches. Morphy’s offered a wide variety of items, including […]

Pewter Stein

Q: I bought this pewter stein at a military show years ago. It’s 11 inches tall. The lid has a ram’s head finial and there are two acorns on the thumb lift. There is an angel mark and some initials on the base. The angel is holding a vase in one hand and a basket […]