war memorabilia
Battlefield souvenirs collected
War memorabilia are collectible items associated with military conflicts—medals, uniforms, weapons, photographs, letters, propaganda posters, and equipment from various wars.
The term covers both authentic historical artifacts and reproductions.
Collectors range from history enthusiasts to veterans preserving personal connections: His grandfather's war memorabilia included a Purple Heart and Japanese surrender leaflets.
Nazi war memorabilia raises particular ethical concerns about commerce in hate symbols.
- service medalsAwards for military duty
- trench artDecorative objects from munitions
- riflesLong-barreled shoulder firearms
- shell casingsDischarged cartridge remains
- dog tagsStamped metal identification worn by soldiers
propaganda posters · battle maps · flags · personal diaries · war diary · ration cards · helmets · casualty lists · discharge papers · bayonets · memorial plaques · commemorative coins · insignias · brass buttons · gas masks · victory medals · Iron Cross · campaign ribbons
- exhibitsmuseum exhibit, science exhibit, interactive exhibit, dinosaur exhibit, space exhibit
- heirloomsquilts, pocket watch, pocket watches, locket, lockets
- keepsakesmementos, memento, keepsake, keepsakes, heirlooms
- museum thingsart, paintings, sculptures, statues, fossils
- naval museumsship models, naval uniforms, officer uniforms, sailor uniforms, war relics
- military mediawar films, war movies, combat footage, military documentaries, propaganda films
war memorabiliamilitary equipment
Tools of warfare