From finding items to buying, restoring and displaying them, this is everything you need to know about collecting militaria Auctions & Events: Includes what you can find at dealers and auctions; see at military shows and museums; take a trip to a battlefield and plan for the year ahead. Essential Advice: Here is everything you need to know about actually buying militaria, from online auctions, collecting on a budget, to getting good deals in the sale rooms. Then you can discover how to research and look out for fakes. Maintenance & Displays: You’ve found your militaria, you’ve bought it, now you need somewhere to put it and possibly to clean, fix and restore it as well. This is how to look after and showcase your militaria. Collecting & Inspiration: From the stories behind the militaria to using your gear in a practical fashion through the Living History scene and showing off what you have, here’s some inspiration for your collecting.