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Bay
State Militaria
Collector's Show
Many customers are curious as to whether Dealers they do business
with are actual enthusiasts, or if this is "just a business". I
assure you, that I am an avid collector and I have been for many years,
especially WWI material. I have been an active player for over 35
years and my love for American military history grows each year. Most of my personal collection interests are in the American
Volunteer Movement and the units who served with the French and
British prior to America's entry into WWI. This includes the
American Field Service, Lafayette Flying Corps, Americans in the
French Foreign Legion and others. I have collected items from the
American Revolution through the Vietnam War and although I no longer
collect most of those items I still love buying and selling items
from these periods.
Some of the items I really enjoy
buying and selling are WWII painted Flight Jackets. We probably
handle more of these than anyone in the Country. A showcase of
jackets purchased just during the last 2-3 years are shown below.
My Vietnam collecting
interests focus on the US Navy River Patrol Force in Vietnam also
known as Task Force 116. I recently wrote a book on the Uniforms and
Insignia of the River Patrol Forces in Vietnam which has been well
received and can be purchased in the Vietnam Insignia section of
this site.
I am always willing to look
at items for those interested and either buy or appraise these
items. Please feel free to contact me via email to discuss you
items. Our "Buying" page gives more details.
Scott Kraska
Bay State Militaria
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