"With the (ending) of the NVA . . . went the last true German Army."

- Former Inspector General of the West German Army, as quoted in German Military Cuffbands, 1784-Present

At Gowen Militaria, we are proud to say that the collectibles we sell are genuine. They were made in East Germany, nowhere else. If we have doubts about the authenticity of an item, or in exceptional situations, like the reproduction parade saber now listed in our Catalog, where we know it to be made elsewhere than East Germany, we will tell you this without you having to ask. Honesty is indeed the best policy.

Our Catalog is growing. If you have not visited our Catalog lately you might want to give it a new look. Many new sections have been added, including listings of East German collar tabs, chevrons, extra wide cloth ribbon bars, rectangular and oval rank patches, Soviet books and videos, and others in progress including more NVA and Police headwear. And let us not forget Soviet and Warsaw Pact militaria, including what we believe to be the largest assortment of Soviet military and police academy badges available outside of Russia.

Info Korner has arrived. Visit our new section “Books: News and Reviews,” featuring comments and critiques by the staff at Gowen Militaria on books of interest to collectors in several fields: East German, Soviet and Warsaw Pact, Nazi Germany and postwar West Germany -- whatever new literature strikes our fancy. Happy Reading!

And don’t be bashful about giving us a call or an email. Giving a helping hand to our collector-friends is what we do best at Gowen Militaria.

NOTE FROM THE OWNER: WE CARE! We pride ourselves at Gowen Militaria in being a company run by active collectors for the benefit of other collectors. We can only improve with your feedback, which is always greatly appreciated - especially if you have any problems during your visit.