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Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals

For Discussions on all aspects of British Civic Orders, Gallantry Awards, Military Campaign Medals, Long Service and Jubilee Medals (not specifically covered in Colonial or Commonwealth Sections) of the United Kingdom of Great Britain

 This forum led by Brian Wolfe, Mervyn Mitton

Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment

For Discussions relating to all aspects of British Militaria including: Swords, Firearms, Badges, Insignia, Uniforms, Headgear, & Equipment.

 This forum led by Brian Wolfe, Mervyn Mitton

Great Britain: Documents, Research & History

For topics relating to research or of historical interest.

 This forum led by Brian Wolfe, Mervyn Mitton

Great Britain: British & Colonial Police Forces

For discussions relating to the history of the British Police & Fire Services. It includes the many Colonial Police Forces of the Empire & Commonwealth.

 This forum led by Brian Wolfe, Mervyn Mitton

Great Britain: Empire: Colonial Including South Africa & India: Awards, Militaria & History

Medals, Awards, Militaria and History of the Empire to include wars & campaigns in colonies that were part of the British Empire such as South Africa India & Hong Kong

 This forum led by Brian Wolfe, Mervyn Mitton

Commonwealth Realms: Canada, New Zealand & Australia Medals & Militaria

For discussions relating to Medals, Awards, Uniform, Equipment & History of Canada, New Zealand & Australia

 This forum led by Brian Wolfe, Mervyn Mitton

Deutsche Kaiserreich: Man spricht Denglish

Deutsch sprechendes Forum. Während aller Zeiträume der deutschen Militärgeschichte.

 This forum led by Chip, Naxos, speedytop

Germany: Signature Database

Post images of signatures that you own so we can start a comprehensive database of German official signatures from all eras.

 This forum led by hucks216

Germany: The Iron Cross

For all posts relating to the most coveted of German Awards, "The Iron Cross". It covers all classes of the Iron Cross from 1813 to 1945.

 This forum led by Chris Boonzaier

Germany: The Orders, Decorations and Medals of The Imperial German States

This section if for comprehensive discussion on the Awards and Decorations of the Imperial German States.

 This forum led by Dave Danner, Deruelle, Naxos

Germany: Imperial Germany Research, Documentation and Photographs

For general discussions on researching documentation and photographs of the Military Power of Imperial Germany.

 This forum led by Glenn J, Chris Boonzaier, speedytop

Germany: Imperial Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Personal Equipment

For Discussions relating to Imperial German Militaria including: Uniforms, Helmets, Other Headwear, Insignia, Daggers, Swords, Belt Buckles & Other Personal Equipment.

 This forum led by Chip, Chris Boonzaier

Germany: Deutsche Freikorps & Weimar Republic

Awards, Militaria & History of the Deutsches Reich 1919 to 1933. To include awards, uniforms and decorations of the various Freikorps.

Germany: Third Reich: Orders, Medals and Decorations of the Wehrmacht

This section if for comprehensive discussion on the Awards and Decorations of the German Wehrmacht

 This forum led by Erik Krogh, Gordon Williamson, J Temple-West

Germany: Third Reich: General, Civil, State & NSDAP Awards

For all posts relating to awards not specific to any branch of Military Service i.e. KVK, Campaign Medals & Shields and Includes all NSDAP and Civil State Awards

 This forum led by Gordon Williamson

Germany: Third Reich Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment

Postings for Third Reich related Uniforms, Helmets, Other Headwear, Insignia, Daggers, Swords, Belt Buckles & Other Personal Equipment.

 This forum led by Paul R

Germany: Third Reich: Organisational Membership Badges & Tinnies

For discussion on the various Organisational Membership Badges & Tiinnies of the Third Reich

 This forum led by Scowen, Wood

Germany: Third Reich: Other Collectables: Standards, Allach Porcelain & Non Portable Awards

For discussions on other Collectables which do not fit into any categories such as Flags & Standards, Allach Porcelein, and other Table, Non Portable Awards

Germany: Third Reich Research, Documentation & Photographs

For discussions on historical research, documenation and photographs relating to the Third Reich

 This forum led by hucks216

Germany: BRD & Unification: German Awards, Militaria and History

For discussion on militaria, awards and history of post WWII Germany. It includes the denazified awards of 1957, the Bundes Republik Deutschland ,(For DDR Militaria see Communist Militaria).

 This forum led by Hauptmann, Paul R

German Democratic Republic: Deutsche Demokratische Republik: Militaria

For discussion relating to the former Eastern Germany DDR

 This forum led by Paul R, speedytop

Germany: Database of Fake Militaria

This area is for Regular Members to post known and accepted fake German medals and militaria from all eras.

Eastern European Communist States

Categories: Albania • Bulgaria • Romania • Uncategorised

 This forum led by Theodor

Republic of Cuba

For all Militaria and Awards relating to the República de Cuba

 This forum led by Stogieman

People's Republic of Hungary

For all Militaria and Awards relating to the Magyar Népköztársaság (People's Republic of Hungary)

 This forum led by Gordon Craig

People's Republic Mongolia

For all Militaria and Awards relating to the Бугд Найрамдах Монгол Ард Улс (Mongolian People's Republic).

 This forum led by Vatjan

The Republic of Yugoslavia

For all Militaria and Awards relating to the Социјалистичка Федеративна Република Југославија (Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) & Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia .

 This forum led by Bryan

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics: CCCP

1. Soviet: CCCP: Orders, Medals & Decorations,
2. Soviet: CCCP: Researched Awards & Groups,
3. Soviet: CCCP: Other Militaria

For all Militaria and Awards relating to Союз Советских Социалистических Республик (USSR)

 This forum led by JimZ

Other: Communist & Socialist States

For discussions on All other Communist & Socialist States not covered in the main Categories i.e. Peoples Public of China etc

Fakes: Soviet & Communist States Militaria & Awards

This area is for Regular Members to post known and accepted fake medals and militaria.

 This forum led by JimZ

Austria-Hungary

For all Militaria, Orders, Medals & Decorations relating to Austria-Hungary.

Kingdom of Belgium

For all Militaria, Medals & Decorations relating to the Kingdom of Belgium

 This forum led by Hendrik

France

For discussions on the Awards & Militaria of the French Empire, Republic and Colonies

 This forum led by Hendrik

Russia

1. Imperial Russia,
2. Russian Federation

For all Militaria, Medals & Decorations relating to the Imperial Russian Court & Russian Federation

 This forum led by TacHel

Spain

For all Militaria, Orders, Medals & Decorations relating to Spain including the Spanish Civil War.

 This forum led by Jacques

Turkey

For all posts relating to Turkish Militaria & History

 This forum led by demir

Northern European & Baltic States: Non Communist Era

For all Militaria, Orders, Medals & Decorations relating to the follwoing European (Non Communist) States: Dennmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Republic of Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway & Sweden.

 This forum led by Hendrik

Central & Eastern European States: Non Communist Era

For discussing the Militaria, Awards & Decorations of the following European States (Non Communist Era): Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Moldovia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland & Ukraine.

Southern European & Balkan States: Non Communist Era

For all Militaria, Orders, Medals & Decorations relating to the following (Non Communist Era) European States: Portugal, Monacoa, Italy, Cyprus, Malta, Greece, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Republic of Macedonia & Serbia.

 This forum led by JimZ

WW2: Axis Forces Militaria

For all post relating to other Axis forces Militaria & History. This includes: Italy, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and those countries which came under Axis control i.e. Vichy France.

 This forum led by JimZ

Africa

Awards and Medals of the African Nations. Medals directly relating to Colonial Powers should be posted in the relevant country i.e. Great Britain or France etc

Middle East & Arab States

For all Awards & Militaria relating to the Middle East & Arab States

 This forum led by IMHF

Japan

For discussions relating to Militaria, Orders, Medals Decorations of Japan

 This forum led by Paul L Murphy

South East & East Asia

For discussions on the Militaria, Awards & Decorations of China, Korea & other South East Asian (Non Communist or Socialist Eras) Countries.

South Asia

For all Awards & Militaria relating to South Asian Republics including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar/Burma, India & Pakistan.

 This forum led by Brian Wolfe

United States of America

For discussions relating to Militaria, Orders, Medals Decorations and Military History of the United States of America.

 This forum led by JBFloyd

Rest of the World: Militaria & History

Discusions on Militaria from around the world, not already covered in main categories.

 This forum led by Ulsterman

Napoleonic Wars

For discussion on all aspects of the period between 1750-1815 including the Seven Years War, American War of Independence, Napoleonic Wars and War of 1812.

The Great War 1914 to 1918

For General discussions relating to the history of The Great War.

World War II 1939 to 1945

For discussions relating to the history of The Second World War.

 This forum led by Foo Fighter

Modern Campaigns and Conflicts

For discussions relating to Post WWII Conflict and War. Including Korea, Vietnam, Malaya, Oman, The Balkans and Northern Ireland. It includes current ongoing Conflicts and War Zones. i.e. Iraq & Afghanastan.

Police Medals & Collectables of the World

1. British & Colonial Police Forces,
2. Police Forces of the World

For discussions on all aspect of Police Collectables

 This forum led by Brian Wolfe, Mervyn Mitton

International Medals & Decorations: UN & NATO

For discussion on International and MultiNational Force Service Medals such as the United Nations & NATO

Inter-Allied Victory Medals of the Great War

Victory Medals of the allied countries of World War I

Fascism In Europe: Badges & Regalia

For apolitical discussions relating to the badges and regalia of the various Fascist Parties in Europe during the 20th Century. It includes Italy and Spain as well as National Socialist Parties operating in Nazi Occupied Territories.

 This forum led by Scowen

Masonic Medals & Jewels

For discussions relating to Masonic Medals & Jewels.

 This forum led by bigjarofwasps

Coins & Commemorative Medallions

This section is for the subject of MILITARY related coins and medallions.

 This forum led by bigjarofwasps

Firearms & Ordnance

For discussions on All aspects of firearms, ammunition and other ordnance.

 This forum led by Brian Wolfe, Mervyn Mitton

Swords & Edged Weapons

For discussions on all Swords, Daggers & Bayonets.

 This forum led by Brian Wolfe, Mervyn Mitton

Armour, Vehicles, Ships & Aircraft

For discussions relating to Military Vehicles, Tanks, AFV's, Ships and Aircraft.

 This forum led by Firefly

Military Modelling

Discussions for all military modellers, and wargamers.

The Kaiser's Cross Project

Gordon Williamson's & Chris Boonzaier's Kaiser's Cross Project Forum

 This forum led by Chris Boonzaier

GUESTS Valuation & Identification Forum

This section is for GUESTS (members see separate forum) to post queries in relation to identifying and evaluating ALL types of Medals and Militaria. PLEASE READ RULES BEFORE POSTING.

Museums

Museums around the world of Military Interest

 This forum led by Brian Wolfe

Militaria & Collectors Shows

Post information relating to Military Shows and Fairs in your area.

 This forum led by Brian Wolfe

Battelfields, Bunkers & Concrete

Post your then and now photo's here. Have you been to a battlefield or visited a place of military interest recently? Maybe a romantic trip to a bunker or concrete flak tower? Show us your photo's !

 This forum led by Brian Wolfe

Articles & Downloads

Discussion links to articles and files uploaded

The Recipients Story

A forum dedicated to the men and women behind the medals and awards. Post an individuals story you may have researched here.

Todays Finds & Recent Purchases

A special category to show off your latest purchases. For more in depth discussions please use the relevant forum.

Collectors Showcase

This area is for members to post to their collections. Members please read rules before posting.

 This forum led by Chris Boonzaier

Photo Collectors Corner

1. Military Related Photographs,
2. Historic Photographs

Post your Military related and Historical Photos here. Photographs which are pornographic, show graphic depictions of violence, death or torture and are generally deemed tasteless or innapropriate will be removed.

 This forum led by Robert Noss

Preservation & Restoration of Military Artifacts

Need to know the correct way to preserve or restore items in your collection. Look no further.

 This forum led by JimZ

Collectors Military Research Forum

For discussions & queries and relating to all aspects of Military Research.

Collectors Theme Forum

A section where a theme will be posted for a limited time to allow collectors to contribute and show their collections off. When complete the threads will be added to the Collectors Showcase.

 This forum led by Chris Boonzaier

Members Valuation & Identification Forum

This forum is for Members to post items for evaluation or identification.

Non Military Collectibles & Antiques

What else do you collect?

Wound Awards & Decorations of the World

1. German Wound Badges,
2. British, Empire & Commonwealth Wound Awards,
3. Italian Wound Awards,
4. Japan & Far East Wound Awards,
5. Rest of Europe Wound Awards,
6. Rest of the World Wound Awards,
7. USA Purple Hearts

Best Offer

This section is specifically for the sale of items which are deemed to be of special interest or are hard to quantify in value. PLEASE READ RULES BEFORE POSTING TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

 This forum led by Foo Fighter

The Old Sale Room

1. For Sale: Original German Militaria,
2. For Sale: Original Socialist & Communist Militaria,
3. For Sale: Original Rest of the World Militaria,
4. Replica Sales,
5. Books, DVDs & CDs

This Section is now CLOSED.

 This forum led by Foo Fighter

Wanted Items

Post here all Wanted Military Items

 This forum led by Foo Fighter

Lost or Stolen

Post all lost or stolen items in this section. The title should detail what is missing, any photos and/or a full description of the item(s), with circumstances surrounding the loss included within the main text.

 This forum led by Foo Fighter

GMIC Competition Forum

This section is for Competitions for Members Only

 This forum led by Mervyn Mitton

Books & Films

Read a good book, seen a good film? Review and recommend books & films.

 This forum led by Hauptmann

Links to Websites

You can posts links to other military related websites here. Please NO Spamming and Military WEBSITES ONLY.

 This forum led by Foo Fighter

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Questions and Answers Forum regarding general membership and forum enquiries.