• Explore History Through Military Memorabilia

• Determine Militaria Authenticity & Condition

• Find Military Memorabilia on eBay

• Buy Military Memorabilia With Confidence

Explore History Through Military Memorabilia

Explore History Through Military Memorabilia

As you explore the trials, tribulations, glories, and tragedies of a specific time and place, pieces of military memorabilia can help bring battles to life. Rare and unique artifacts from conflicts can even connect you more vividly with the past. Sellers in the eBay Militaria category offer an ever-changing selection of military mementos and artifacts from every era, war, and military engagement, including:

• Revolutionary War memorabilia (1775 to 1783): Travel all the way back to the Revolutionary War by collecting memorabilia such as engravings, newspapers, and apparel.    

• Civil War memorabilia (1861 to 1865): People across the U.S. reenact famous Civil War battles. On eBay you can find recreated Civil War items for your own reenactments. Or, immerse yourself in Civil War history by collecting original period items such as correspondence, medals, artwork, and uniforms.    

• World War I memorabilia (1914 to 1918): World War I marked the beginning of modern warfare, and you can collect reminders of the time by looking for memorabilia from countries involved in the conflict, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Russia, and the United States.

• World War II memorabilia (1939 to 1945): You can bring events such as the Allied invasion of Europe to life and bring home tactile connections to World War II by searching out dog tags, USMC items, paratrooper supplies, patches, medals, uniforms, and more. You can also search out WWII militaria based on the key countries involved in the war, including Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Russia, and the United States.

• Korean War memorabilia (1950 to 1953): The Korean War showcased a classic conflict between democratic governments and communism. Although the conflict soon became known as a standstill, jackets, medals, patches, and helmets once used by veterans continue to regularly enter the eBay marketplace. 

• Vietnam War memorabilia (1961 to 1975): The Vietnam War became a divisive issue at home in the United States, which created a politically charged environment. You can remember those who served in the war by collecting patches, medals, field gear, paper items, uniforms, helmets, photos, and more. 

• Desert Storm memorabilia (1990 to 1991): Discover commemorative items, such as trading cards, from the first Gulf War. 

• Current militaria (1991 to present): Find items from current engagements such as field gear, patches, uniforms, medals, helmets, and challenge coins.

You'll also find military memorabilia from pre-Revolutionary War times, the Spanish-American War, and Indian wars, as well as items from 1784 to 1860, 1903 to 1913, 1919 to 1938, 1946 to 1949, 1954 to 1960, and 1976 to 1989 on eBay.

Determine Militaria Authenticity & Condition

Determine Militaria Authenticity & Condition

Avid collectors find it imperative to obtain authentic pieces of military memorabilia in the best condition possible. Make sure to read the descriptions in item listings carefully and get as much detail as possible. Also, evaluate the photos in listings, making sure you can clearly see the item from multiple angles so that you can examine an item for potential wear and tear yourself. If you have any questions, contact the seller before you buy.

Certain services also specialize in authenticating pieces of militaria and evaluating their condition for a nominal fee. You can find a list of well-known third-party authentication services on eBay's Opinions, Authentication, and Grading page.

Note: The opinions expressed by these evaluators are theirs alone. eBay does not examine items listed on its site and does not have the expertise to evaluate items. eBay cannot guarantee the findings of these evaluators—authentication and grading are difficult, often subjective matters where the experts themselves occasionally disagree. Each of the companies listed on the Opinions, Authentication, and Grading page that provides authentication and/or grading services is an independent company, and eBay is not responsible in any way for any action, inaction, opinion, or service in connection with these companies. You should review the credentials of each company and use your own judgment before using a company's services.

Find Military Memorabilia on eBay

Find Military Memorabilia on eBay

Once you know what type of militaria you want, go to the Collectibles portal, click Militaria, and start searching for items on eBay.

• Categories: The Categories list on the left side of each page will help you narrow down your listings by item type. You'll find links for WW II (1939-45), the Civil War (1861-65), Vietnam (1961-75), and more. As you dig deeper into the site, you'll also be able to narrow down your choice by item type.

• Keyword search: Search eBay listing titles for specific words. For example, if you want to find a World War II combat helmet, type "WWII helmet” (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. Visit eBay's Search Tips page for more tips on searching with keywords.

If you can't find exactly what you want, try shopping eBay Stores, tell the eBay Community what you want by creating a post on Want It Now, or save a search on My eBay and eBay will email you when a match becomes available.

Buy Military Memorabilia With Confidence

Buy Military Memorabilia With Confidence

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