Militaria is a broad term
covering Military antiquities
and artifacts from all
periods. Collecting Arms and
Armor has been fashionable for
a long time, with Royals and
Nobles forming considerable
collections of swords, helmets
and other paraphernalia for
centuries. These
items appeal to many
collectors who appreciate both
the craftsmanship of ancient /
antique weapons and their
historical context. Not all
weapons were used in battle,
many civilizations such as the
Celts regarded them as
ceremonial objects, dedicating
them to river gods - a
tradition that comes down to
us with the legend of King
Arthur, Excalibur and the lady
of the lake.
