Blade of the Brown Water War: A SEAL’s Mk2 Fighting Knife
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Blade of the Brown Water War: A SEAL’s Mk2 Fighting Knife

Wrapped in tape, scarred with rust, and strapped with flares, this Mk2 knife isn’t just an artifact—it’s a survivor of the Mekong. Carried by a U.S. Navy SEAL in Vietnam, it speaks to the brutal, close-quarters fight waged in the rivers and jungles.
Ghosts of the Rising Sun: The Nambu Type 14
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Ghosts of the Rising Sun: The Nambu Type 14

“Every weapon tells a story—not just of battles fought, but of the men, and destinies tied to its steel. The Nambu Type 14 pistol stands as both a relic of empire and a warning from history, demanding preservation before its lessons are lost.”
Ghosts of the Rising Sun: The Story of a Yosegaki Hinomaru
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Ghosts of the Rising Sun: The Story of a Yosegaki Hinomaru

A simple flag, inked with prayers and signatures, became a soldier’s shield as he marched into the chaos of war. Yet behind its folds lies a haunting silence—we do not know who Iinuma Tatsuo was, whether he survived, or what role he played.
Unseen Service: The Burial Identification Bottle and the Road to Normandy’s Sacred Ground
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Unseen Service: The Burial Identification Bottle and the Road to Normandy’s Sacred Ground

At Ghosts of the Battlefield, discover a humble burial ID bottle—used to mark the fallen in temporary graves before cemeteries like Normandy’s were built. A quiet witness to sacrifice.
Echoes from Omaha Beach: The M-1 Helmet of the 29th Infantry Division
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Echoes from Omaha Beach: The M-1 Helmet of the 29th Infantry Division

A rusted M-1 helmet from Omaha Beach, worn by a 29th Infantry soldier, stands as a powerful relic of sacrifice—on display at Ghosts of the Battlefield.
"The Hat of the Sailor That Weathered the Storm: The Naval Journey of Harold C. Sandifer"
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"The Hat of the Sailor That Weathered the Storm: The Naval Journey of Harold C. Sandifer"

From the icy waters of the North Atlantic to the thunderous shores of Normandy, Harold C. Sandifer’s Navy hat carries the weight of a life spent in service. Worn by a man who survived his ship being cut in half.
Silent and Strange: The Vietnam War’s Poop Transmitter
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Silent and Strange: The Vietnam War’s Poop Transmitter

Disguised as feces, this Vietnam War sensor detected enemy movement along the Ho Chi Minh Trail—an odd but effective tool of Cold War surveillance and battlefield ingenuity.
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