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The International Militaria Collector's Guide. (Book Reviews).


The International Militaria mil·i·tar·i·a  
pl.n.
Objects, such as weapons and uniforms, that are connected with warfare or military service and are usually collected for their historical interest.
 Collector's Guide, by Irene Moore and Gary Stern, Greenhill Books, 2001. Paperback, 22x28 cm, 128pp, about 600 colour illustrations, 14.99 [pounds sterling] plus post and pack. ISBN ISBN
abbr.
International Standard Book Number


ISBN International Standard Book Number

ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 
 1 85367 467 2

The collecting of militaria in Europe and elsewhere has never been more popular and this book provides an excellent guide for the novice or the experienced collector. Besides being an identification guide, this fascinating book has valuations in Sterling, US Dollars and Euros. The types of items are greatly varied, from uniforms, medals, helmets, flags, to munitions mu·ni·tion  
n.
War materiel, especially weapons and ammunition. Often used in the plural.

tr.v. mu·ni·tioned, mu·ni·tion·ing, mu·ni·tions
To supply with munitions.
, powder flasks and firearms This is an extensive list of small arms — pistol, machine gun, grenade launcher, anti-tank rifle — that includes variants.

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  • A-91 (Russia - Compact Assault Rifle - 5.
. The book has a helpful introduction, an index, listing of UK arms and militaria fair organisations.
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Copyright 2001, Gale Group. All rights reserved. Gale Group is a Thomson Corporation Company.

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