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War trophies are the deliberate taking of an invaded country's property. Often government sanctioned, many feel the action is state sponsored looting. Referred to as the spoils of war. From the vanquished, they often include, military honors and medals, flags, weapons, civilian property and even human remains. | {{Stub}} | ||
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'''War trophies''' are a result of the deliberate taking of an invaded country's property. Often government sanctioned, many feel the action is state sponsored looting. Referred to as the spoils of war. From the vanquished, they often include, military honors and medals, flags, weapons, civilian property and even human remains. | |||
Many items today are traded on the open market and may constitute stolen valor. Rarity and scarceness determine value, with historically attributed items fetching significant amounts. | Many items today are traded on the open market and may constitute stolen valor. Rarity and scarceness determine value, with historically attributed items fetching significant amounts. | ||
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War booty should not be confused with legitimate sale from the original owner or their descendants, yet the line between the two is often blurred and hard to ascertain. | War booty should not be confused with legitimate sale from the original owner or their descendants, yet the line between the two is often blurred and hard to ascertain. | ||
Worldwide the military collectibles market huge. | Worldwide the military collectibles market huge. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:50, 7 April 2023
War trophies are a result of the deliberate taking of an invaded country's property. Often government sanctioned, many feel the action is state sponsored looting. Referred to as the spoils of war. From the vanquished, they often include, military honors and medals, flags, weapons, civilian property and even human remains.
Many items today are traded on the open market and may constitute stolen valor. Rarity and scarceness determine value, with historically attributed items fetching significant amounts.
War booty should not be confused with legitimate sale from the original owner or their descendants, yet the line between the two is often blurred and hard to ascertain. Worldwide the military collectibles market huge. https://fascipedia.org/index.php/Opinion_-_COLLECTING_NATIONAL_SOCIALIST_MEMORABILIA