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

On this Christmas Eve episode of The Militaria Podcast, the boys discuss the German Winterhilfswerk program, Icelandic Christmas traditions, New Years Resolutions, and Christmas related militaria items. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

William Kramer www.Wehrmacht-Militaria.com

Dante Gambino www.War-relics.com

Joshua Doda www.Queencitymilitaria.com

In this episode of The Militaria Podcast, the gang interviews a true expert on the Soldbuch, Jonathan Bay of Adler Militaria. In addition to a discussion on German documents, we learn about Jonny's work with Legenda Archaeology and his time spent as a volunteer in Ukraine.

Jonathan Bay www.adlermilitaria.com

Adler Militaria's Soldbuch Guide www.adlermilitaria.com/collector-material/

Legenda www.legenda-archaeology.com/

Ukrainian Military Historical Center "Memory & Glory" (The organisation Jonny worked with in Ukraine) www.facebook.com/slavaodessa.org

Paypal Address for donations to Memory & Glory strategyod@gmail.com

William Kramer www.Wehrmacht-Militaria.com

Dante Gambino www.War-relics.com

Joshua Doda www.Queencitymilitaria.com

In this episode of The Militaria Podcast, the gang interviews Gailen David about his experiences as a dealer and collector of militaria. Gailen David is a pioneer in the hobby of collecting militaria, as well as an expert on edged weapons, and long time dealer. To round things off, we also play a game of "What's on your desk?"

William Kramer www.Wehrmacht-Militaria.com

Dante Gambino www.War-relics.com

Joshua Doda www.Queencitymilitaria.com

In this episode, the boys provide post-game analysis for the 2024 MAX Show! Also in this episode, Dante and Billy make their feelings known about Indian food and double IPAs, and we gather around the campfire for some spooky militaria ghost stories from Reddit.

William Kramer www.Wehrmacht-Militaria.com

Dante Gambino www.War-relics.com

Joshua Doda www.Queencitymilitaria.com

In this episode of The Militaria Podcast, the gang catches up after their summer break. Topics include the New Hampshire WWI Service Medal, identifying reproduction Holler daggers, the upcoming OVMS Max Show 2024, and the sometimes absurd emails we get as militaria dealers.

William Kramer www.Wehrmacht-Militaria.com

Dante Gambino www.War-relics.com

Joshua Doda www.Queencitymilitaria.com

Orchestral Music featured in the intro: "Legionnaire" by Scott Buckley