I have some rare military collectibles are they worth anything?

Posted on January 17, 2010 by admin

My family inherited a congressional medal given for his pioneering in polar exploration for his part of the "Byrd Exploration of 1930." It is 18 kt gold. And a photo album with approximately 150-200 pictures of the expedition. I am wondering if these are worth any monetary value to a collector or a museum? I have tried to research but came up with nothing, any help would be appreciated.

Either keep them as a family heirloom or donate it.
Don’t be a shallow person, instead keep with it pride. It certainly meant a lot to the person who earned it and you should respect that instead of pawning it off

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4 Responses to I have some rare military collectibles are they worth anything?

  1. T says:
    January 17, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    try looking on ebay, when ever I want to find the worth of something thats where I look….good luck
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  2. Chris says:
    January 17, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    They are always worth something to someone. Do yourself a favor and hang on to them until the economy improves, you can get a higher price. Do not be stupid and try and sell them on ebay or a pawn shop. Find a auction house and talk to them.

    These are pieces of your family history that once sold you can never get back. Do not sell them for money to buy a new tv or car. Hang on to them, your grandchildren will want to see them one day.
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  3. rnwallace07 says:
    January 17, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    Unfortunately, they are not true military collectibles. Many of the Byrd Expedition biographies, photographs, memorabilia are not worth much today, as there have been quite a few donated to museums and scientists. Sorry.
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  4. David M says:
    January 17, 2010 at 9:00 pm

    Either keep them as a family heirloom or donate it.
    Don’t be a shallow person, instead keep with it pride. It certainly meant a lot to the person who earned it and you should respect that instead of pawning it off
    References :