Collecting World War II Glider Memorabilia

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Since helicopters were not used in World War II, the U.S. Army used gliders to carry troops and weapons into enemy territory.

In theory, gliders could land quickly and silently and that the troops could begin fighting within minutes of landing.

The U.S. Army used two kinds of gliders. The American made Waco and the British-made Horsa.

Another interesting aspect of the World War II gliders was the men who flew them. I mean. what kind of men wanted to fly in unarmed,engine-less,canvas-covered gliders into the most heavily defended part of Europe against the most highly mechanized army in the history of the world?

"Flying Coffins" were often referred to the World War II gliders because of it's destructability. Gliders were made of either plywood or of metal and canvas. A far cry to the sleek,aerodynamic models flown for sport today.

Although glider missions were instrumental in the success of D-Day operation,many glidermen did not survive. The flimsy aircraft had no navigational or landing equipment, relying mostly on luck to land.

The World War II gliders were used with great success in the D-Day mission. The plan of invasion Of Normandy relied upon glider operations landing in Central France to distract German Forces as the Allied Seaborne troops came to shore.

Gliders have not been used in war since then. Gliders were not given the same sort of attention that all other aspects of the war were given.

So to experience a new kind of appreciation to these simple but historically significant aircraft and the heroic men who flew them...begin collecting original war photos,stamps,army medals and bits and pieces of the gliders itself like the control panel for instance. Or anything that reminds you of the important contribution of the World War II gliders and the brave men who flew them.

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Collecting Badges

Collecting Badges


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Wyatt Earp. Bat Masterson. Pat Garrett. Great lawmen of the Old West. You can own a piece of history by collecting their badges. Badges stand for courage and integrity by these western lawmen.

You can hunt down and collect their badges based on extremely rare originals. Many of which have been perceived as vanished until an intensive search was undertaken to recover them.

Whether these badges are minted in solid sterling silver or in 24 karat gold electroplate on sterling silver...own these badges that made these men great legends.Seo Tricks.

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Collecting And Identifying Antique Marbles

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What is the fascination of collecting and identifying antique marbles?Antique Marbles are considered miniature works of art. A lot of artistry and technical skills are required to produced one.People with an eye for aesthetics usually collects them.

A seasoned antique marble collector suggests reading up and researching about the subject if you want to take up the hobby.Then there is always the internet and surf the super highway of information at your fingertips.You can join the forums and groups of antique marble collectors and share ideas and tips on collecting and identifying antique marbles. And of course there is Ebay.

If you are really serious about collecting and identifying antique marbles you must be familiar with marble nicknames such as peppermints, ribbons, gooseberries, toothpastes, turtles, glimmers, bloods, bird’s eggs, clouds, lemonades, comics, bumblebees, jennys, cub scouts, fluorescents, micas, corkscrews etc.

Know the different types of style and designs like Latticinos, Lutzes (various types), Onionskins (various types), Joseph's Coat, solid core swirls, open core swirls, ribbon core swirls, submarines, clouds, sulphides (with small ceramic figures inside), mists, butterscotch swirls, Indians, six-ribboned open core swirls, peppermints, gooseberries, clambroths, banded clears, banded opaques,oxbloods, cat's eyes, rainbows, transparent swirls, shooter swirls, bloodies, corals, ades, Popeye corkscrews, shooter specials, "prize names," and regular corkscrews.

Also be familiar with the different companies that manufactured them.Akro Agate, Alley Agate, Bogard, Champion Agate, Christensen Agate, Heaton Agate (agates are very popular!), Jackson Marble Company, Master Marble/Master Glass, Marble King, M.F. Christenseen and Son, Peltier Glass, Ravenswood Novelty, Vitro Agate, and Navarre Glass. And some contemporary companies that make machine made marbles like Jodi Fine, Ray Laubs, China Handmade, Eddie Seese, Josh Simpson, Winlock Marbles, and Davis Marbles. Jabo Vitro, Inc. and Vacor de Mexico .

One nice thing about the hobby of collecting and identifying antique marbles is that it has entry points for people with bulging pockets and kids who are on a budget.

Among the most desirable and sought after marbles are the ones made by Christensen Agate like the striped opaques, guineas or swirls. They fetched thousand of dollars. Because they are rare and very seldom up in the market.

Seen in the picture is the Golden Rebel. It is also one of the most collectible marbles. The Golden Rebel is identified by the yellow base glass, red and black ribbons usually flecked with shimmering adventurine.

Marbles are timeless,universal and spanning culture, generation, language and class...such is the allure of collecting and identifying antique marbles.

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