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Wartime Tales

Episode 10 of 15

Antique series. Delving into Britain's wartime history, Paul Martin and the Flog It! experts offer their tips on buying, selling and collecting militaria.

Delving into Britain's wartime history, the Flog It! team offer tips and advice on buying, selling and collecting militaria.

Expert Philip Serrell describes discovering a letter written to his POW grandfather; David Fletcher explains why he would never part with a plaque commemorating his great uncle's death in the Great War; and presenter Paul Martin looks into the history of that most fearsome fighting force, the Ghurkhas.

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Trade secrets tip of the day

Trade secrets tip of the day

2014 marks a century since the outbreak of World War I.  It’s certain that there will be renewed interest in the conflict and we’ll see a spike in prices for related objects.  If you can wait to sell, you’re likely to see a greater return.


Militaria includes everything from guns, to medals, helmets to flags – and all points beyond.  Given the sheer scale of this collecting area, you might want to focus on one thing in particular: medals from a single conflict, for example, or insignia from a specific battalion. 

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Role Contributor
Presenter Paul Martin
Director Emma Fitzmaurice
Producer Clare Brook
Series Producer Chloe Rawlings
Expert Will Axon
Expert James Lewis
Expert Anita Manning
Expert Claire Rawle
Expert Charles Ross
Expert Philip Serrell
Expert Mark Stacey
Expert Christina Trevanion

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