If you are a novice or thinking about collecting military artifacts from World War II or have something that you just can't identify, this is the place to be. Moderated by Vincent Finelli, an accomplished young collector

This is the place to talk about the website, post important hobby news, and ask hobby questions that don't seem to fall into any other category. Moderated by Ron Weinand and Rick Schrieber.

What else do you collect besides militaria or what other hobbies do you have ? Let us know and post some pictures if you can.

Does your computer have a bug? Is it slowing down? Need to know how to resize a picture? Jump in and ask Aaron Buck, an IT industry veteran.

Learn about restoration, conservation, and maintenance techniques and the pros and cons of each. Moderated by Vern Bryant, accomplished restoration expert and John Casino, a school- trained preservation expert.

From cheap $40.00 repros to expensive copies - how to spot fakes, reproductions, and parts daggers. Moderated by Jon Shallcross (Jon S)

This is a Forum where Premium Members can meet to discuss topics relevant to the Hobby and GDC. Moderated by Vern and Dave

Do you know of an upcoming militaria show or a great militaria Museum ? Please share it with GDC Members and help the hobby. Anywhere in the World ! Moderated by Houston Coates.

Got funny pictures with crazy captions? Want to give Andy Mraz a run for his money as official site comedian? Post all your jokes here. Please keep your posts IN GOOD TASTE. By default, moderated by Tim Dauncey and Andy Mraz's frog.

This forum is for discussions and debates about historical topics relevant to our hobby. Moderated by Thorston Wolf

Do you enjoy military models ? This is the place to share your hobby, ask questions, and meet follow model makers.

For collectors of German Military and Regimental Beersteins and other containers for liquid bread. Moderated by Steinmeister Roland Scheck, native German, beer lover, and collector of Beer Steins.

A place to share your collection or favorite piece with other collectors.

This is a Forum where Premium Members can post free "For Sale" ads. Please keep items listed militaria related. Moderated by NoBoZoS and Charlie Hurd.

This is a Forum where Premium Members can post free "Wanted" ads. Please keep items listed militaria relaed. Moderated by NoBoZoS and Charlie Hurd.

Daggers of the SS: Model 1933 Daggers, Model 1936 Chained Daggers, Honor Daggers, Himmler Dedication Daggers, and all SS accoutrements. Moderated by Bernie Brule, owner of the SS Officer Computer Research Center. Co-moderated by Dave Hohaus, editor of Tom Wittmann's book on SS Edged Weapons.

Daggers of the SA (Storm Troops): Standard Service, Feldherrnhalle, Special Presentation, High Leader Daggers, and all SA accoutrements. Also daggers of the NSKK - Standard Service, Chained, etc. Moderated by Mike McAlvanah, perhaps THE most accomplished SA dagger collector in history.

Your place to discuss one of the most fascinating areas of German Dagger collecting. Learn about both SS and SA Rohm Daggers. Moderated by Gailen David, owner of GDM Militaria.

Daggers of the Army (Heer), Navy (Kriegsmarine), and Air Force (Luftwaffe), Characteristics and variations, as well as accoutrements (portapees and hangers). Moderated by Wotan and WWII-Collector.

This is the place to discuss the edged weapons of the Hitler Youth: Leader daggers, the HJ knives ( including the youth knives of occupied countries) DJ knives, and HJ Honor Bayonets. Moderated by Russ Neighbors and Herman V.

Everything else: NPEA, Reichs Labor Service (RAD), DLV, Diplomatic/Government, Red Cross, The RLB, Teno, Land and Water Customs, Railway, and Postal (Postschutz) Daggers, boot knives, Imperial Edged Weapons. Moderated by Tyrel Linkhorn.

Visit this forum to discuss hangers, frogs, portepees, control tags, dagger storage bags, or anything else that was used with German edged weapons. Moderated by Houston Coates.

Your resource for Bayonet collecting worldwide. The Bayonet Collector's Network (BCN) was founded in 1996 to bring bayonet collectors together to share knowledge and information about bayonets. Come inside to talk not only about German bayonets, but about bayonets from around the world. Moderated by John Jacobi, founder of BCN and ably assisted by Terry Kissinger the man with all the Fire Bayonets.

Houston is an expert in the field of hunting, forestry, and shooting daggers, as well as honor and presentation bayonets. He's on the MAX board of experts for these edged weapon categories, and in his 50 years of collecting has built the world's leading collection of Honor Bayonets.

Got swords ? Here is the place to discuss them. Moderated by Dale Ellis and assisted by Fred Prinz, who most of you knew as Frogprinz.

Your place to discuss miniatures and kinder swords. Andy Mraz, the moderator, is considered an expert in this area. He is a frequent contributor to publications and a long-time collector.

SS Uniform Forum. Your place to discuss, uniforms, headgear and cloth insignia of the SS. Moderated by Fred Fokkelman and Scott Hess

The SA and Political Uniform Forum. Discuss Uniforms, headgear, and cloth insignia of the SA and other political organizations (excluding the SS).

Discuss uniforms, headgear, cloth insignia, and accessories of the German police services. Moderated by Dave Cameron and Bill Unland.

Discuss uniforms, headgear, and cloth insignia of the German Army, Navy, and Luftwaffe services. Moderated by John Casino.

A new Forum devoted just to Camo Uniforms, right up to the present day. Moderated by Fred Fokkelman.

A Forum devoted to discussions of the Fallschirmjäger. Discussion topics include FJ smocks, fieldgear, and anything specifically related to Fallschirmjäger history and artifacts. Moderated by Chris Mason, a very knowledgable individual in this subject area.

The forum for uniforms, headgear, and cloth insignia of all other german organizations such as the TENO, The Labor Corps, the DLV, and the Diplomatic Corps. Moderated by John Casino.

Your place to discuss all Imperial German Militaria including: service medals, decorations, badges, insigna, photos, documents, spiked helmets, visors, field gear, flags, cloth insigia, etc. Moderated by Bill Warda, an expert in many fields on German Miliitaria.

The forum for Medals, ribbons, and badges and other awards of all German services. Iron Crosses, Shooting Badges, Membership Pins, and more. Named after Rick Boyd and Bill Stump, the previous moderators of this forum. Moderated by Fritz Kunz III and Derjager.

Your place to discuss brocade and service belts, as well as belt buckles. Moderated by Jean Pierre.

Steel Helmet Forum. Discuss all German steel helmets from all branches of service and organizations, from both WWI and WWII. Moderated by Matt Miller.

Honor Rings are a fascinating area of SS Collecting. Use this forum to discuss Honor Rings, private purchase rings, documents, Moderated by Gaspare Bua, an avid collector and Honor Ring buff.

Here is the place to display and discuss aviation items from the wings of Icarus to modern artifacts. Got a Spitfire gun camera, or the Red Baron's machine guns, or a souvenir from that Huey you flew ? Lets see them and learn more.

For discussion of swords, daggers, and bayonets used by European countries not including Germany. Additionally, uniforms from European countries other than Germany may be discussed here. Moderated by Jim Wallace, advanced collector of European blades and Kurt Glemser, author of the series "A Guide to Military Dress Daggers".

Your place to discuss United States Militaria including weapons, uniforms, medals, and other items of interest from all periods of United States Military History. Moderated by Mr. Jerry, a long time collector from Wisconsin.

For discussing Samaurai Swords, Japanese headgear and uniforms, medals, rifles and related equipment, everything from grenade launchers and bayonets. Moderated by Jareth Holub. A professional antique restoration expert, Jareth has been collecting Japanese militaria for over 25 years.

A place to discuss militaria that does not fit in another forum. Also for railroad car eagles, statues, personality busts, Allach porcelin, silverware, napkins, and other collectibles. Moderated by Rich Yankowski.

"Do you collect, shoot, or just enjoy looking at historic firearms ? Anything from matchlocks to WWII Lugers ? If you do, this forum is for you. Show us what you have and ask your questions here. Dedicated to Luger collector Barry Morgan."

This Forum is for the recording of any named or numbered items you may have in your collection. Please include the item, as well as the name and / or number found on the item, so the search function can be used by researchers. Moderated by Mike Miller founder of Axis Biographical Research.

For collectors of documents, photographs, postcards, passbooks, and other paper items from WWII Germany. Moderated by Robert Noss of www.photosammler.com.

The place for quick German translations and definitions of German Military terms and obsolete words. Please keep requests to approximately 25 words. Moderated by Roland Scheck, our resident expert on old German script. Co-moderated by Thorston Wolf, for French to English Translations.

Discuss flags and banners of Germany, including party, military, and organizational flags, rally banners, automobile pennants, as well as imperial cloth.

Your place to discuss German ordinance, holster,s magazines, aircraft and vehicle parts (and vehicles!), as well as other field gear (binos, compasses, canteens, etc).

A place where Moderators and Adminstrators can discuss GDC OPerational issues

Moderators may move evidence of violations of our code of conduct to this forum so that they can remain as a record for future use and reference.

For discussion of site operation issues with Infopop