Hello from Wisconsin!
This is the second, and last, day of the Badger Militaria Show in Middleton Wisconsin. The new location seems to be going over really well. It's is a well organized event and has about 500 tables or so.
We brought the black Eva Braun dress and it has been attracting a lot of attention - even had a kid get his picture taken with it!
We've accepted quite a bit of consignment so far - so keep your eyes on the the auction, they should be up withing the next couple of weeks or so.
It's always great at these shows to say hi to our old customers, and make some new friends as well.
I have a few pictures of the event, but can't get them on right now. I'll post them at the beginning of the week.
Until then - happy hunting.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Badger Militaria Show - Middleton, Wisconsin
Hello again readers of Manion's Collecting News.
We head out tomorrow for the Badger Militaria show in Middleton, Wisconsin - right outside of Madison. It's in a new location this year: The Keva Sports Center - exit 250 off Hwy 12W.
We'll be accepting consignment at the show - so get it packed up and bring it to the table!
Check back throughout the weekend for posts to Manion's Collecting News - hopefully I'll be able to post some pictures and video as well. We're hoping to get a chance to get out to see: In the Belly of the Dragon: Life and Death in I Corps. It's an exhibit at the Wisconsin Veteran's Museum documenting the endeavors of I Corps during the Vietnam War
Our next show will be the National Civil War and Antique Arms Show - August 18 and 19 in Richmond, Virginia. We will be accepting consignment at this event as well.
Don't forget that the auction closing tomorrow - July, 26th - will not include bidder's commission!
Thanks for reading.
We head out tomorrow for the Badger Militaria show in Middleton, Wisconsin - right outside of Madison. It's in a new location this year: The Keva Sports Center - exit 250 off Hwy 12W.
We'll be accepting consignment at the show - so get it packed up and bring it to the table!
Check back throughout the weekend for posts to Manion's Collecting News - hopefully I'll be able to post some pictures and video as well. We're hoping to get a chance to get out to see: In the Belly of the Dragon: Life and Death in I Corps. It's an exhibit at the Wisconsin Veteran's Museum documenting the endeavors of I Corps during the Vietnam War
Our next show will be the National Civil War and Antique Arms Show - August 18 and 19 in Richmond, Virginia. We will be accepting consignment at this event as well.
Don't forget that the auction closing tomorrow - July, 26th - will not include bidder's commission!
Thanks for reading.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Greetings Militaria Collectors!
Hello again folks, I apologize for the delay in posting but as usual things have been quite hectic here at Manion's International Auction House.
We've had some great auction closes lately, which makes for happy consignors, so send in your consignment sooner than later as more items are coming in the door every day.
The NASA collection we featured a while back has been broken up and re-lotted. It seems a shame to dismantle the grouping, but many times it is what must be done. The upside is that now more people may have a chance to own some of these historic space collectibles.
We'll be going to the Badger Militaria Show next week in Middleton, Wisconsin and will be accepting consignment. So pack up those boxes and bring them on down to the Keva Sports Center in Middleton. If you can't make it to the show, give us a call in advance and we'll try to arrange a pick-up.
Also, we've initiated somewhat of a "video article" project here at Manion's. The first installment, posted below, concerns trench art. The next: Eva Braun - coming soon!
We've had some great auction closes lately, which makes for happy consignors, so send in your consignment sooner than later as more items are coming in the door every day.
The NASA collection we featured a while back has been broken up and re-lotted. It seems a shame to dismantle the grouping, but many times it is what must be done. The upside is that now more people may have a chance to own some of these historic space collectibles.
We'll be going to the Badger Militaria Show next week in Middleton, Wisconsin and will be accepting consignment. So pack up those boxes and bring them on down to the Keva Sports Center in Middleton. If you can't make it to the show, give us a call in advance and we'll try to arrange a pick-up.
Also, we've initiated somewhat of a "video article" project here at Manion's. The first installment, posted below, concerns trench art. The next: Eva Braun - coming soon!
Friday, July 06, 2007
New Stolen Valor Act information
Hello again folks.
We have had some more Stolen Valor Act information come in recently. Looks like Missouri Governor Matt Blunt has signed legislation basically mirroring the act on the federal level. It has been a while since I looked at the wording of the federal bill, but I noticed the Missouri version preempts with this phrase: Any person who, with the intent to misrepresent himself or herself as a veteran or medal recipient...(read the legislation here)
The bill also includes: except when authorized under regulations promulgated under law - refering to 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 507.
The following is from a previous post concerning the Federal Stolen Valor Act and the Code of Federal Regulations. It is a statement from Senator Kent Conrad. As I understand, it was his version of the final bill signed into federal law.
The CFR specifically states in Section 507.12 (b) “Mere possession by a person of any of the articles prescribed in Sec. 507.8 of this part is authorized provided that such possession is not used to defraud or misrepresent the identification or status of the individuals concerned.” According to numerous legal experts consulted on the drafting of the Stolen Valor legislation, “mere possession” would include: family members that inherit medals, museums, collectors, approved medals dealers, historians, and other persons in possession or selling medals that do not use them for fraudulent purposes. In addition, CFR Sec. 507.8(a) indicates, “the articles listed in paragraphs (a) (1) through (10) of this section are authorized for manufacture and sale when made in accordance with approved specifications, purchase descriptions or drawings.”
The articles listed as authorized for manufacture and sale in Sec. 507.8(a) include: decorations, service medals, ribbons, lapel buttons, and badges with the exception of the Medal of Honor. The CFR allows for the sale of all US medals (except the Medal of Honor) and insignia, provided that an official government manufacturer has made them and that the Institute of Heraldry (IOH) approved those pieces.
I feel the CFR does protect collectors, even when state legislation is introduced. However, I am not an attorney or an expert in the legalities of legislation. Also, in Missouri specifically, the preemptive with the intent to misrepresent wording does add a certain amount of security for the collecting community.
In addition to Missouri, a State Assemblyman has introduced Stolen Valor Legislation
in California. In New Jersey, Stolen Valor Legislation passed the senate in June.
Not to be misunderstood, Manion's International Auction House (and myself) fully support the Stolen Valor Legislation and would like nothing more than to see these fraudulent individuals punished. We just want to remain certain that the legislation does not harm militaria collectors, and others who strive to keep history alive for generations to come.
We encourage collectors to keep up on legislation introduced in their state. Every state legislature has a website where pending legislation can be reviewed. Most of these sites feature a "keyword" search ability. It seems that "stolen valor" will be included somewhere in each piece of proposed legislation, and would be an effective search phrase. Please make your voices heard to your elected officials and urge them to include wording which will protect the collecting community while punishing those who impersonate our nation's heroes.
We have had some more Stolen Valor Act information come in recently. Looks like Missouri Governor Matt Blunt has signed legislation basically mirroring the act on the federal level. It has been a while since I looked at the wording of the federal bill, but I noticed the Missouri version preempts with this phrase: Any person who, with the intent to misrepresent himself or herself as a veteran or medal recipient...(read the legislation here)
The bill also includes: except when authorized under regulations promulgated under law - refering to 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 507.
The following is from a previous post concerning the Federal Stolen Valor Act and the Code of Federal Regulations. It is a statement from Senator Kent Conrad. As I understand, it was his version of the final bill signed into federal law.
The CFR specifically states in Section 507.12 (b) “Mere possession by a person of any of the articles prescribed in Sec. 507.8 of this part is authorized provided that such possession is not used to defraud or misrepresent the identification or status of the individuals concerned.” According to numerous legal experts consulted on the drafting of the Stolen Valor legislation, “mere possession” would include: family members that inherit medals, museums, collectors, approved medals dealers, historians, and other persons in possession or selling medals that do not use them for fraudulent purposes. In addition, CFR Sec. 507.8(a) indicates, “the articles listed in paragraphs (a) (1) through (10) of this section are authorized for manufacture and sale when made in accordance with approved specifications, purchase descriptions or drawings.”
The articles listed as authorized for manufacture and sale in Sec. 507.8(a) include: decorations, service medals, ribbons, lapel buttons, and badges with the exception of the Medal of Honor. The CFR allows for the sale of all US medals (except the Medal of Honor) and insignia, provided that an official government manufacturer has made them and that the Institute of Heraldry (IOH) approved those pieces.
I feel the CFR does protect collectors, even when state legislation is introduced. However, I am not an attorney or an expert in the legalities of legislation. Also, in Missouri specifically, the preemptive with the intent to misrepresent wording does add a certain amount of security for the collecting community.
In addition to Missouri, a State Assemblyman has introduced Stolen Valor Legislation
in California. In New Jersey, Stolen Valor Legislation passed the senate in June.
Not to be misunderstood, Manion's International Auction House (and myself) fully support the Stolen Valor Legislation and would like nothing more than to see these fraudulent individuals punished. We just want to remain certain that the legislation does not harm militaria collectors, and others who strive to keep history alive for generations to come.
We encourage collectors to keep up on legislation introduced in their state. Every state legislature has a website where pending legislation can be reviewed. Most of these sites feature a "keyword" search ability. It seems that "stolen valor" will be included somewhere in each piece of proposed legislation, and would be an effective search phrase. Please make your voices heard to your elected officials and urge them to include wording which will protect the collecting community while punishing those who impersonate our nation's heroes.
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