Imperial Militaria and the SOS

[Forssmann]

I'm thinking of taking my son to the SOS next year, how much of the SOS is Imperial militaria? Is the show worth going to for someone who collects Imperial exclusively?

[gregM]

Good question. That is something I have wondered myself.
Hopefully Trevor, Tony or some of the other members will see this and
comment on it.

[ivbaust]

IMO the majority at the SOS is WW2, but there is always some good imperial/WW1 stuff for sale.

I’ve bought during the last MAX show this nice fieldgrey Württemberg visor for a reasonable price.

[Erickn]

Hello Sir,
Each year I leave there w/ fine examples of Imperial militaria. IMO, SOS generally has fine selection of Imperial. Good show to attend w/ your son. I would recommend it, happy hunting.
Kind regards,
E.

[Forssmann]

IMO the majority at the SOS is WW2, but there is always some good imperial/WW1 stuff for sale.

I’ve bought during the last MAX show this nice fieldgrey Württemberg visor for a reasonable price.

Nice haul!

[Forssmann]

Hello Sir,
Each year I leave there w/ fine examples of Imperial militaria. IMO, SOS generally has fine selection of Imperial. Good show to attend w/ your son. I would recommend it, happy hunting.
Kind regards,
E.

That's great to hear. I'm strongly considering attending in 2019.

[kaiserwilhelm2]

No, no, no nothing Imperial worth collecting at the SOS, just German WWII (boring) and US stuff. Better stay at home if you are collecting Imperial. I went last year bought almost nothing: Garde pickelhaube, 20 or so shoulder boards and a medal bar. So, not worth attending for Imperial collectors - please stay at home.

Hmmm now where did I put my plane ticket to St. Louis?

[GWA]

Hmmm now where did I put my plane ticket to St. Louis?

Are you planning to walk from St. Louis to Louisville?

[Forssmann]

No, no, no nothing Imperial worth collecting at the SOS, just German WWII (boring) and US stuff. Better stay at home if you are collecting Imperial. I went last year bought almost nothing: Garde pickelhaube, 20 or so shoulder boards and a medal bar. So, not worth attending for Imperial collectors - please stay at home.

Hmmm now where did I put my plane ticket to St. Louis?

Thank you for the heads up, it's a good thing I bought refundable plane tickets this morning...gotta cancel them!

[Erickn]

No, no, no nothing Imperial worth collecting at the SOS, just German WWII (boring) and US stuff. Better stay at home if you are collecting Imperial. I went last year bought almost nothing: Garde pickelhaube, 20 or so shoulder boards and a medal bar. So, not worth attending for Imperial collectors - please stay at home.


YES! Please stay at home! Perhaps your absence would increase hunting opportunities for the rest of us :-)

[streptile]

There is a decent amount of Imperial stuff there. Certainly more than at any other US show.

[Brian R]

Three of my best 1914 EK1s are from the SOS.

[JohnWheeler]

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I've had pretty good luck finding Imperial Medals at SOS, you do have to look pretty hard but there are plenty there and usually at a good price too.