It seems to have become a habit but throughout history people have collected things. It might be something that catches their eye, but all too often it revolves around something that is personal to that individual. As you might imagine the subjects of these collections are very wide ranging. There are even young people who buy world war 2 army patches to be included in their collections, but they are far too young to have served.
For many there is a definite family connection. Normally this will go back to their grandfathers and great uncles who did actually become embroiled in this conflict. Quite possibly this is where the initial badges came from that began their collection.
In the very early stages of a collection it might seem a little haphazard. There probably doesn't seem to be a great deal of order to it. In fact it will will probably look like quite a random group.
As with any collection the most important item is always that first piece. It was because of this first piece that the collection initially grew. As with most collections this initial piece will have been donated by a family member, possibly it might actually have been their own unit badge.
Alongside this initial badge that formed the start of the collection, there will have been several different stories. It might have included the basic training that your grandfather was given, and the people who were alongside him. It might have included any specialist training that they underwent. The actual parts that refer to any combat would all to often be glossed over. Even though it happened more than 70 years ago for some it is still a very raw subject.
Yet with all that you have been told you should be able to start researching on your own. Gradually you will see a chronological list start to form, from this list it will be easy to see when the unit shipped oversea, and which campaigns they became involved with. One thing that shouldn't be ignored is the possibility of a unit museum or historical officer. Either can provide a lot of information.
Once you have worked out the time-line that you wish to follow you can work out the other units which were involved in the same campaigns. You will note that your collection is now getting some structure to it, as other unit badges get added. Initially you might wish to keep your collection aimed at a single country.
The more experienced collectors will expand their collections to include the unit badges of other countries. Now they will be dealing with other collectors worldwide. The really experienced collector will often decide to go one step further and include both allied and axis unit badges. A good collection of the units which participated in the June 6th 1944 landings must be really impressive.
Maybe this will have given you an idea about a new collection. Your collection will grow whenever you buy world war 2 army patches. Another way to increase the size of your collection is to swap and trade with fellow collectors. All of the while you are organising and cataloguing your collection you are holding history in your hands.
For many there is a definite family connection. Normally this will go back to their grandfathers and great uncles who did actually become embroiled in this conflict. Quite possibly this is where the initial badges came from that began their collection.
In the very early stages of a collection it might seem a little haphazard. There probably doesn't seem to be a great deal of order to it. In fact it will will probably look like quite a random group.
As with any collection the most important item is always that first piece. It was because of this first piece that the collection initially grew. As with most collections this initial piece will have been donated by a family member, possibly it might actually have been their own unit badge.
Alongside this initial badge that formed the start of the collection, there will have been several different stories. It might have included the basic training that your grandfather was given, and the people who were alongside him. It might have included any specialist training that they underwent. The actual parts that refer to any combat would all to often be glossed over. Even though it happened more than 70 years ago for some it is still a very raw subject.
Yet with all that you have been told you should be able to start researching on your own. Gradually you will see a chronological list start to form, from this list it will be easy to see when the unit shipped oversea, and which campaigns they became involved with. One thing that shouldn't be ignored is the possibility of a unit museum or historical officer. Either can provide a lot of information.
Once you have worked out the time-line that you wish to follow you can work out the other units which were involved in the same campaigns. You will note that your collection is now getting some structure to it, as other unit badges get added. Initially you might wish to keep your collection aimed at a single country.
The more experienced collectors will expand their collections to include the unit badges of other countries. Now they will be dealing with other collectors worldwide. The really experienced collector will often decide to go one step further and include both allied and axis unit badges. A good collection of the units which participated in the June 6th 1944 landings must be really impressive.
Maybe this will have given you an idea about a new collection. Your collection will grow whenever you buy world war 2 army patches. Another way to increase the size of your collection is to swap and trade with fellow collectors. All of the while you are organising and cataloguing your collection you are holding history in your hands.
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