We specialize in purchasing military antiques, memorabilia, and historical artifacts from all eras. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, we work with individuals and families throughout the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri-state region—and beyond.
Whether you’re selling a single heirloom or an entire military collection, we provide honest evaluations, fair cash offers, and a respectful, no-pressure experience.
All Eras & Conflicts Welcome
We buy military items from:
- World War I
- World War II
- Korean War
- Vietnam War
- Cold War and post-war service
- Earlier 19th-century and pre-WWI material
Military Items We Buy
We actively purchase military collectibles spanning all branches, conflicts, and periods, including but not limited to:
Trunks & Grouped Collections
- Military footlockers and trunks
- Veteran-owned groupings kept together since service
- Estate collections with mixed military contents
Letters, Documents & Paper
- Wartime letters and correspondence
- Service records, discharge papers, and military documents
- Diaries, field notebooks, and personal papers
Medals & Decorations
- Service medals, campaign medals, and ribbons
- Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars, Silver Stars, and commendations
- Presentation cases and named medals
Photographs & Albums
- Soldier portraits and unit photos
- Wartime snapshots and albums
- Aerial photos and training images
Uniforms & Equipment
- Helmets, field gear, packs, and webbing
- Insignia, patches, and rank devices
- Equipment from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and later conflicts
Weapons & Edged Items (where legally permitted)
- Bayonets, knives, and trench tools
- Sword fittings, scabbards, and related militaria
(All purchases comply with applicable laws and regulations.)
Selling Military Items from an Estate?
Many military collections come to us through estate cleanouts, downsizing, or family inheritance. We understand the personal and historical significance of these items and approach every collection with care, discretion, and respect.
Items do not need to be cleaned, sorted, or researched beforehand—we are happy to evaluate them exactly as found.
How to Get Started
Selling your military memorabilia is easy:
- 📸 Call or Text photos to (513) 580-4570
- 📧 Email images and details to CincinnatiVintageCo@gmail.com
- 📝 Fill out our contact form and we will be in touch
We’ll review your items, answer questions, and explain next steps clearly.