Buttons sewn to the uniforms of soldiers and worn during conflicts are one of the most popular areas of military-related collecting. In the United States, buttons from the Civil War are especially sought after, and are described as being "dug" and or "non dug," depending on whether or not they have been excavated. Military buttons worn by troops and officers in World War I and World War II are also widely collected.
Interviews & Articles
First New York Regiment Buttons

American military buttons of the eighteenth century are comparatively rare, and the two recently acquired New York State Militia b… [more]
War and Prosthetics: How Veterans Fought for the Perfect Artificial Limb

There's something undeniably beautiful about prosthetic limbs, designed to echo the physical grace and mechanical engineering of t… [more]
Best of the Web (“Hall of Fame”)
myArmoury.com

This resource for historic arms and armour collectors provides exhaustive information on modern reproductions (cust… [read review or visit site]
The Civil War

Paul McWhorter’s amazing reference site tells the story of the Civil War through high resolution scans of Harpers… [read review or visit site]
Mikes Tanks

Mike Seeber’s extensive collection of over 500 diecast tanks and military vehicles, dating back to WWII. Browse b… [read review or visit site]
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