The East Coast Doughboys held its third annual Great War Swap and Sale on Sunday, February 10 at the Samuel H. Young American Legion Post 620. Collectors and living history
enthusiasts bought, swapped and sold items dating back to the era of ‘The War to End All Wars.’
World War I photos, paintings and memorabilia were
on full display. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Each WWI medal, helmet, uniform, weapon and memorabilia had a story to tell. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
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Aidan Palmer (l) and his mother, Brandy, who
have visited WWI historical sites in the United
States and Europe swapped stories with ‘World
War I New York’ author Kevin Fitzpatrick.
Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Todd Rambow displayed an authentic WWI jacket.
Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
East Coast Doughboys Kevin Fitzpatrick displayed
a copy of his book, ‘World War I New
York.’ Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
(l-r) WWI reenactors and afi cionados The Living History
Group’s Joseph Knapp and Peter Costas, The East Coast
Doughboys Kevin Fitzpatrick, Cruiser Olympia Living History
crew’s Todd Rambow and American Legion Post 1848’s Peter
Bugala. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
John and Gloria Mordini showcased German WWI artifacts.
Photo by Silvio Pacifi co