In this episode, the boys discuss three Soviet Orders that militaria collectors are likely to encounter in the wild - The Order of the Red Banner of Labour, The Order of the Patriotic War, and The Order of the Red Star - and how not to get ripped off when buying them! We also discuss the process of researching Soviet awards, share a couple WWII stories, and play a quick game of What's On Your Desk?

Quick clarification: The table medal shown at the end of the episode was awarded to SA members for their training of young riders. It is, in fact, not an HJ award. (Oops!)

Watch Dante's unboxing video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDwXb3Vmbcc

Joshua Doda www.queencitymilitaria.com

Billy Kramer www.wehrmacht-militaria.com

Dante Gambino www.war-relics.com

Join us for a discussion about the 2025 OVMS Show of Shows! We laughed, we cried, we ate a lot of food. Dante and Billy share some of their best finds from the show, and the gang decides who was the best dressed at the SOS.

Watch our SOS vlog here: • The OVMS Show Of Shows 2025 Vlog

Joshua Doda www.queencitymilitaria.com

Billy Kramer www.wehrmacht-militaria.com

Dante Gambino www.war-relics.com

Don't you love it when you encounter a piece of militaria that you've never seen before, even as an experienced collector? This episode of The Militaria Podcast focuses on that concept! From handpainted footlockers, to pink dressage tunics in Nazi Germany, to fantasy items that have no basis in reality! Never able to stick to one single topic, the gang also talks about tips and tricks for the upcoming 2025 OVMS Show of Shows in Louisville KY.

William Kramer www.Wehrmacht-Militaria.com

Dante Gambino www.War-relics.com

Joshua Doda www.Queencitymilitaria.com