Militaria and antique military objects

I buy your uniforms, helmets, headgear, equipment, antique weapons, military optics and binoculars, decorations, orders, trench art, insignia, badges, military photos and albums, caps, side caps, berets, gas masks.

Also: military aviation, armoured vehicles, tanks, aircraft, military spare parts and technical objects, items from the First and Second World Wars, objects from the Empire and Napoleonic era, and items relating to the Korean and Vietnam wars.

All collections, any quantity, paid in cash.

Appraisal and valuation

Identification and period

Nature and function of the object
Country, army or unit
Period and historical context
Model, regulation pattern or maker

Authenticity

Consistent materials and techniques
Markings and characteristics
Conformity with the identified model
Evidence of period or manufacture

Condition

General condition of the piece
Wear and signs of use
Tears, oxidation or corrosion
Restorations and alterations

Markings and details

Numbers and stamps
Inscriptions and names
Emblems, badges or decorations
Labels and original parts

Provenance and context

Known provenance
Ownership history
Associated documents or photographs
Identifiable historical context

Rarity and collector interest

Rarity on the market
Collector demand
Historical interest
Completeness of a set or kit

What can be valued?

I can examine single items as well as sets or collections. Available information on period, origin, condition, provenance and composition helps refine identification and valuation.

How to prepare your request

A few clear photos, a general view of the object and, where possible, close-ups of signatures, marks, inscriptions or labels allow a first analysis. For a large collection, an appointment can be arranged to examine the pieces on site.

Purchase and travel

After identification and valuation, a cash purchase offer can be made. For large collections, a free visit can also be arranged.