military artifacts

Combat history pieces

Military artifacts are objects surviving from armed conflict or military service—weapons, uniforms, medals, equipment, documents, and personal effects of soldiers.

Museums display military artifacts; collectors trade them.

The term covers everything from ancient swords to World War II dog tags.

The attic held military artifacts from three generations of service.

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flag · regimental colors · battle flag · helmet · bugle · rifle · badge · cannon · epaulet · submarine · bayonet · ceremonial sword · aircraft carrier · field manual · dog tags · medal · Purple Heart · powder horn

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Opposites
military vs. civilian origin

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Traditional community-made creativity

everyday objects · commercial goods · personal effects

war vs. peace function

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Sacred objects of faith

sacred objects · ceremonial regalia

destruction vs. creation

military artifactscreative works

Expressions of artistic vision

musical instruments · artisan tools · medical instruments · children's toys · scientific instruments

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG