Established in 1993, Military Trader is dedicated to the collecting, preservation, restoration, study, and display of historic military artifacts. Spanning interests from military uniforms to medals, or helmets to ordance and weapons, Military Trader is your best source for in-depth technical articles, artifact profiles, product and hobby news, current values, military auction coverage, and show calendar.
Military Trader • APRIL 2026 • VOLUME 33, ISSUE 4
HOMEFRONT NEWS
FAVORITE FINDS • When hobbies collide (unexpectedly!)
MILITARY MUSINGS • The stress of collecting… it’s real
KEEPING IT Real • Introducing the Fallshirmjager 2 reenactment group
‘Werkschutz’ • Standing guard over Hitler’s war machine
BEHIND THE REICH
JOHN’S JOURNAL • On the trail of the ‘Dam Busters’
1 OF 290,000 • An Austin 7 Van survives, and keeps on rolling
A German version of the Austin 7? Yes, it existed
PA’S 10th Volunteer Infantry • REGIMENT LEFT BEHIND TRAIL OF HONORS FROM SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
DEUCE-APALOOZA! • 2 1/2-TON TRUCKS showed up in a BIG WAY at Findlay 2025
BEHIND THE ‘FORCE’ • A history of the insignia and regalia of the Army Special Forces
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TECH TIPS
CALENDAR • Confirm all information with show promoter before traveling. The time, dates, and/or location may have changed!