militaria

[ mil-i-tair-ee-uh ]

plural noun

1. collected or collectible military objects, as uniforms and firearms, having historical interest.

militaria

/ ˌmɪlɪˈtɛərɪə /

plural noun

1. items of military interest, such as weapons, uniforms, medals, etc, esp from the past

Word History and Origins

Origin of militaria¹

First recorded in 1960–65; militar(y) + -ia

Example Sentences

The clothes, inspired by militaria and work wear and motorcycle styles, look as if they’re hanging under the power of their own sinew.

From New York Times

"Considered the most significant private collection of 18th century militaria," the exhibit includes a number of items, notably a wood and iron club, which was used as a weapon and symbol of war believed to date to the 1770s, a spokesperson told Fox News.

From Fox News

“Everything in the journal reminds me of the film – the sketches of the camp, the humor and the stories of how the inmates joined forces to build a tunnel to escape Stalag Luft III,” said Adrian Stevenson, a militaria expert at Hansons, in a statement obtained by Fox News.

From Fox News

The Kumeu Militaria Show, near Auckland, has been held for about five years.

From Washington Times

He describes how, several years ago, he went looking for militaria near Bohukały, a village by the Belarus border.

From The Guardian