The Quartermaster
About Us
Our founder is a master at spotting reproductions. You can rest assured that everything for sale here is 100% authentic. You'll find amazing relics here that you can't find anywhere else in the world! Our dealer's collection is vast, so don't wait to start browsing what we have!
Our Story
The Quartermaster was established in 1974 almost by chance. I saw a catalog at a friend's for an auction house in England that sold British militaria. Since I was an amateur historian, Britains collector, and military figure painter it seemed a natural offshoot of my Colonial reproduction business, which since has been discontinued.
Starting with primarily cap badges I was extremely lucky to me meet up with such illustrious, knowledgeable collectors as Charles Cowie, Laurie Archer, and Lelia B. Ryan all devout collectors and very anti reproduction. I learned a lot from them. One lesson is that you can not tell a reproduction badge by pictures alone. You need to put it in hand. Today's repros are very good. I've been fooled.
Starting with primarily cap badges I was extremely lucky to me meet up with such illustrious, knowledgeable collectors as Charles Cowie, Laurie Archer, and Lelia B. Ryan all devout collectors and very anti reproduction. I learned a lot from them. One lesson is that you can not tell a reproduction badge by pictures alone. You need to put it in hand. Today's repros are very good. I've been fooled.
From cap badges to general British militaria was a leap but a growing reference library and a long line of knowledgeable contacts have made this endeavor successful.
For a good number of years, I collected original Simkin prints and embroidered bullion badges of the British army.
I buy collections and find special items on request for clients.
For a good number of years, I collected original Simkin prints and embroidered bullion badges of the British army.
I buy collections and find special items on request for clients.
I believe that customers must be satisfied. If you feel something is incorrect send it back no questions asked.
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