Medals & Militaria

Last chance to bid for a Marquess' Military Cross
The sale of a nearly fine group of rare medals concludes today

German WW1 flying ace's medals bring $28k
Fokker pilot Adolf Ritter von Tutschek's "Blue Max" award and other decorations auctioned online

Swords, badges and WW2 militaria come to Bosley's
Here's a quick look at next month's militaria sale in Buckinghamshire, England

Chamberlain letter leads militaria sale
A Civil War record penned by the legendary Union Army officer has auctioned in Pennsylvania

$12k for the way of the Samurai
Ancient Japanese artistry and combat clash with this pair of finely crafted 400-year-old swords

Kit Carson signed photo sells for $57k
The portrait of the great American Civil War soldier and guide has doubled its estimate

19th century Dragoon pistol sells for $8k
Historic firearms are continuing to bring several thousands at auction, most recently at Fontaine's

Interview: David Erskine-Hill, Medal Specialist at Dix Noonan Webb
'Generations of collectors have been worthy guardians� of medals, says David Erskine-Hill in this interview

$30k signed portrait of Kit Carson goes under the hammer
A very rare photo with the famous guide and Civil War soldier's nickname inscribed is for sale in New York

Important carving which sailed with Nelson returns to the Scilly Isles
The towering figure of a man sculpted from elm wood is displayed near where it was found

$40k for a gold Luftwaffe Cross
A diamond studded piece of jewellery from a German pilot has reached the heights

'Firearms collectibles are on the rise,' says Manion's
Sale consignments of historic weapons are growing, says a leading militaria auction house