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Collecting guides

Short, practical guides drawn from 60 years of trading. More are coming — if there’s something specific you’d like a write-up on, drop us a line.

• A short guide to regimental ties

  How to "read" the stripes, what makes a tie authentic, sizing and fabric.

• Identifying British medal ribbons

  Recognise the most common WW1 and WW2 medals from the ribbon alone.

• Cigarette cards 101

  The main makers, how sets are catalogued, what to look for when buying.