A practical handbook for collectors outlines how to seek, select, and preserve military curios, offering criteria for specialization and warnings about undesirable or counterfeit items. It surveys regimental nomenclature and crests, the evolution and features of uniforms, and twelve chronological armour periods with a glossary. Chapters cover weapons and their care, early and minted campaign medals, and decorations awarded for special service, plus a discussion of medallions and production methods. The text emphasizes arrangement, factors affecting value, storage, and sources including public collections, illustrated throughout with plates and examples to guide identification and valuation.