Charleston Militaria EXPO

04/18/2026

THE CHARLESTON MILITARIA COMING NOV 20-22, 2026 AT THE EXCHANGE PARK IN LADSON, SC. DON'T MISS IT.

11/26/2025

For Happy Hour this year we had Serving and Swerving Garlic Crabs come out and prepare some of the best Lowcountry Broil I have ever had. I mean, this stuff was finger licking good. I think all the dealers that stayed and shared this time with us enjoyed this as much as I did. Hope to have them back next year.


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11/25/2025

Preparing for the Charleston Militaria EXPO, our largest event to date, with numerous outstanding dealers supporting the show. It is uncertain whether the setup or teardown process is more challenging. We appreciate all the dealers who contributed to the success of this event. We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 show. Charleston Militaria EXPO Y SC Gun Show WW2 German Collectibles Militaria Collectibles Auction House

11/12/2025

I just want to give a big shoutout to the re-enactment group " walk in their A Walk in Their Boots" for joining us at the Charleston Militaria EXPO this year and for bringing along some really awesome items to share with everyone. We're also excited to have several vehicles on display this year, perfect for families to explore and enjoy. Looking forward to seeing you all at the show!


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11/08/2025

Just another reason to come to the Charleston Militaria EXPO Y SC Gun in a couple of Weeks


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10/30/2025

This week, I had the opportunity to visit several shows in Europe, with one of my favorite events being the Ciney Militaria EXPO. I often find unique items there, and this visit was no exception. What made the experience particularly noteworthy was discovering a rare and historically significant piece at my friend's booth, Sander of BEVO-MILITARIA.

Sander is renowned for his collection of helmets and displayed some exceptional pieces at the show. However, what truly drew my attention was an SS tunic crafted at Dachau Concentration Camp, which was subsequently presented to inmates upon liberation.

This tunic holds particular historical importance. Dachau was utilized for manufacturing many items for the SS, including uniforms and other cloth goods. Upon the camp's liberation, instead of returning the stripped prisoners to their homes in their prison clothing, the authorities repurposed German SS uniforms stored in the camp warehouse. They removed SS insignia and replaced them with a national flag representing the inmate's homeland, along with a patch indicating the camp from which they were liberated. This was intended to ensure safe passage home while the war was still ongoing.

In my 40 years of collecting World War II militaria, I have encountered only one other similar uniform. This piece will be displayed in our museum and shop in Charleston, South Carolina.


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Charleston Militaria EXPO Y SC Gun Show

10/22/2025

This weekend was a real busy one for us! We had the chance to check out two shows—one in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and the other near the Alamo in San Antonio. Both shows were fantastic, and we ended up doing quite a bit of shopping at each. It was my first time visiting the Alamo show, and I have to say, it was wonderful. Even though it's small, it’s packed with amazing dealers who have some really unique items you won’t find at other shows. We had such a great time, and I definitely recommend keeping an eye out for the Alamo show if you get the chance—you won't be disappointed! WW2 German Collectibles Charleston Militaria EXPO Y SC Gun Show

This weekend was a real busy one for us! We had the chance to check out two shows—one in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and the other near the Alamo in San Antonio...

09/29/2025

Charleston Militaria Show Update:

We just confirmed rooms at only $99 a night at the Fairfield Inn in North Charleston. This is an excellent room rate.

Here is the link to reserve your room for the fair: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1755914057315&key=GRP&app=resvlink

See you there:

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Charleston Militaria EXPO Y SC Gun Show

09/14/2025

Guess what! The Military Vehicle Collectors of South Carolina are joining us at the Charleston Militaria EXPO and’ll be bringing some amazing vehicles for everyone to check out. It’s just one more reason to come hang out with us from November 21 to 23. We’re really excited to see all of you there!


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09/14/2025

Are you looking for additional reasons to attend the Charleston Militaria EXPO? Beyond connecting with some of the top dealers in the industry, the city also offers an exceptional culinary scene. One highly recommended restaurant is Hall's Chop House, which is among my personal favorites.

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09/14/2025

I have just received a lovely set of plaques and a stickpin for the Volkswohlfahrt. Some sizes are more readily available than others, so it’s quite a achievement to have them all included in this single set.

08/28/2025