Expertise Militaria — Specialists in the authentication and appraisal of collectible military items, including weapons, medals, uniforms, helmets, equipment, decorations, insignia, documents, photographs, war memorabilia and other militaria from all periods and countries.
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Expertise Militaria provides professional authentication and valuation services for military collectibles, issuing a digital Certificate of Authenticity together with a formal valuation, including for insurance purposes. Each appraisal is jointly conducted by two militaria specialists, accredited respectively by FNEPSA and C.E.C.O.A. Our expertise encompasses military objects from every period and from around the world.
Pierre Brière – Certified Expert in Arms, Militaria, Decorations & Historical Collectibles
I am a certified expert accredited by FNEPSA, specializing in the examination, identification and valuation of military antiques and historical memorabilia.Passionate about military history from an early age, inspired in particular by the stories of my grandfather, a prisoner of war who escaped in 1940 and was later interned for his involvement in the Resistance, I work closely with collectors, families holding inherited military items, and specialist dealers.My areas of expertise include insignia, medals, military headgear and edged weapons, with a primary focus on the period from the 19th century through to the end of the Second World War. My work combines the study and authentication of objects with in-depth research into their origins, history and provenance.Each appraisal follows a rigorous methodology based on historical analysis, careful examination of the object's characteristics, and cross-referencing of available sources. This approach enables me to provide a certificate of authenticity together with an assessment of the object's market value.Committed to professional, ethical and responsible standards, I believe that every object should be understood within its historical context. Beyond establishing authenticity and value, my work seeks to preserve the history carried by each piece, shed light on its journey through time, and recognize the human stories connected to it.
Emmanuel Delgado – CECOA-Accredited Military Antiques Expert
I am a CECOA-accredited expert specialising in the examination, identification and valuation of military antiques and historical memorabilia.Passionate about history and military collecting, I assist collectors, private individuals and professionals in assessing a wide range of items, including uniforms, helmets, swords, bayonets, medals, insignia, equipment and military memorabilia. My work is based on careful examination of details, the study of markings, historical consistency and comparison with recognised references within the collecting and antiques market.Drawing on my experience in the field of military antiques, I provide a precise, serious and well-documented assessment, whether the aim is to confirm an attribution, prepare an item for sale, produce a professional description, or gain a better understanding of an object's history.My aim is to present and document each historical piece with accuracy, clarity and respect for its historical context.
Online French Militaria Expertise
Authentication, Valuations & Appraisals of Military Arms, Armour & War Memorabilia
https://expertisemilitaria.online/
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GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR MILITARIA APPRAISERS
⚜ Pierre Brière, Certified Appraiser
FNEPSA-Accredited Militaria Expert
9 rue Emile Le Taillandier, 22300 Lannion, FRANCE
French SIRET Number: 820 537 447 00030
WhatsApp, Phone#: +33 (0) 6 40 92 94 95, +33 (0) 2 57 63 08 49,
⚜ Emmanuel Delgado, Certified Appraiser
CECOA-Accredited Militaria Expert
30 Rue René Laforge, 21230 Arnay-le-Duc, FRANCE
French SIRET Number: 792 187 684 00024
Tel.: +33 (0)6 9931 9113
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Oriental-Style Sabre of Louis-Antoine de Bourbon, Duke of Angoulême (Louis XIX), by PirmetGrip with two horn scales and flower-shaped pommel buttons. Finely chiselled brass hilt with bright and matte gilding, featuring two reversed quillons terminating in lion heads and decorated with foliate scrollwork.Beautiful curved Damascus blade with a rounded spine, false edge and two fullers, engraved on the upper third with gilded cabalistic symbols and signed along the edge: “Fque d’Armes PIRMET à Paris.”Iron scabbard with finely chiselled and gilded brass fittings bearing the monogram “L.A.” beneath the French royal fleur-de-lis crown, framed by laurel leaves and foliate scrollwork. Suspension bands with bosses decorated with a profile of Henry IV against a radiant background.Condition: Impact damage to the grip.Historical Provenance: Louis-Antoine de Bourbon, Duke of Angoulême (1775–1844), son of Charles X. Dauphin of France from 1824, he briefly became Louis XIX following his father's abdication on August 2, 1830, before abdicating himself only a few minutes later.Pirmet: Arquebusier and sword cutler in Paris, active from Year IX (1800–1801) until 1818. He became a supplier to the Duke of Angoulême and the Menus-Plaisirs du Roi in 1816. He was also arquebusier to Jérôme Bonaparte, King of Westphalia, from 1807 to 1813.
Hammer Price: €7,000
French Cuirassier Helmet, Model 1872/74French Cuirassier helmet, Model 1872/74, featuring a polished steel skull and brass scale chinstraps mounted on leather, with complete chinstrap assembly. The mane retains the length and central braid characteristic of this model.The interior is fitted with a seven-point leather liner, showing light patination.The presence of the marmouset identifies this helmet as a model intended for Cuirassiers, as Dragoon helmets were not fitted with one.The Model 1872/74 remained in service until 1915, when the original crest was removed and replaced with a crest of a design similar to that of the Adrian Model 1915 helmet.
Sabre for the Mariners of the Imperial Guard, First French EmpireBrass one-branch hilt with an external shield-shaped langet and ball-ended quillon, bearing the signature “DUC.” Wooden grip covered in leather and wrapped with smooth brass wire.75 cm blade with fullers, manufactured in Klingenthal, engraved on both sides with panels decorated with anchors and palmettes, bearing the former inscription “Garde Impériale”, and terminating in a clipped point.Leather scabbard with three brass fittings — throat, suspension band and chape — with two studs for the suspension rings. An anchor marking is stamped into the leather, characteristic of this model.Period: First French Empire.The Mariners of the Imperial GuardCreated by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1803, the battalion of the Mariners of the Imperial Guard was initially intended for service aboard the Imperial vessels. It soon became an elite unit deployed across the principal theatres of war.The unit notably took part in the Siege of Cádiz (1810–1812) and the Russian Campaign of 1812, where the mariners served alongside General Éblé’s pontoon troops during the crossing of the Berezina. They subsequently fought in Germany, notably at Leipzig and Hanau, and later during the French Campaign of 1814.Disbanded during the First Restoration, the corps was re-established during the Hundred Days. Deployed in Belgium, it took part in the fighting at Charleroi and Ligny, before serving with the Guard's artillery train at Waterloo and contributing to the retreat of the French army.The unit was finally disbanded after the Second Restoration, in August 1815.
Estimated Value: €4,500
Militaria Items We Appraise
What military items can we appraise?
From Imperial France to contemporary conflicts, our experts examine, identify and authenticate a wide range of military objects and memorabilia.Our expertise covers, in particular, decorations and medals, insignia, headgear, helmets, uniforms, antique firearms, swords, sabres, daggers, bayonets, equipment, documents and historical memorabilia.Each item is examined according to its period, model, manufacture, markings, condition, provenance, and regulatory or historical characteristics.
🇫🇷 France
Medals, Decorations & Insignia
French national orders and decorations, including the Légion d’honneur and Médaille militaire
Colonial orders
Croix de guerre and commemorative medals
Military and civilian decorations
Regimental and unit insignia
Manufacturers’ marks and production, including makers such as Drago, Arthus-Bertrand, etc.
Fabric Headgear
Kepi caps from all periods
Shakos
Side caps and field caps (calots)
Traditional and ceremonial headgear
Helmets
Adrian helmets
Cavalry helmets, including cuirassiers, dragoons and hussars
Model 1951 helmets and contemporary military helmets
Antique Firearms
Flintlock and percussion firearms
Regulation firearms dating from before 1870
French military rifles and firearm systems
Chassepot, Tabatière, Gras, etc.
Swords, Sabres & Daggers
Regulation sabres of the French Army and Navy
Models 1822, 1845, 1882, etc.
Court and officers’ swords
Dress, ceremonial and traditional sabres and swords
Military daggers
Bayonets & Knives
Socket bayonets
19th-century, 1914–1918 and 1939–1945 bayonets
Sword bayonets
Trench knives, including Coutrot, Le Vengeur, etc.
Only French Military Items?
Our field of expertise covers a wide range of international militaria from all periods, from Imperial France to contemporary conflicts, as well as the major military traditions of Europe, the United States and Asia.In Germany, we examine decorations and insignia, Pickelhauben and Stahlhelms, regulation firearms and edged weapons, as well as military uniforms and equipment.In Japan, our expertise includes Katana, Wakizashi and their mountings, as well as Shin-Guntō and Kyū-Guntō military swords, insignia, medals, uniforms, headgear and combat equipment of the Heitai.In the United States, we appraise decorations such as the Bronze Star, Silver Star and Purple Heart, as well as insignia, headgear and helmets ranging from the M1917 to the famous M1 helmet. Our expertise also covers firearms, sabres, daggers, bayonets, uniforms, military equipment, documents and military memorabilia, from the American Civil War to contemporary conflicts.The United Kingdom and Commonwealth are also represented through their decorations, regimental insignia, headgear, Brodie and Mk III helmets, regulation firearms, sabres, daggers, bayonets, Battle Dress and Service Dress uniforms, equipment and military memorabilia.Finally, our expertise extends to Latin American militaria, including firearms, sabres, swords, daggers, uniforms, decorations and insignia, including pieces manufactured or imported from Europe, such as German-made items from Solingen or French-made pieces from Châtellerault.
Our History & Core Values
Founded in 2026, Expertise Militaria Online combines rigorous expertise, a transparent approach and a network of recognised experts to provide collectors with reliable, well-documented appraisals.Our goal is to make it easier to access experts accredited by recognised French professional organisations specialising in militaria, with the expertise to identify, authenticate and appraise military objects with accuracy and impartiality.We share a common belief: every military object is a piece of History. Our aim is to help preserve that history while supporting collectors in understanding, valuing and protecting their collections.
Why Get a Military Item Appraised?
The 7 key reasons to have a military item appraised are:
Identify an item and determine its origin
Authenticate an item and detect reproductions
Assess its condition and value
Document its history and provenance
Protect yourself when buying or selling
Build a collection of properly identified items
Facilitate an estate settlement, insurance claim or division of assets
Militaria Appraisal Fees
Militaria Appraisal FeesThe appraisal fee is determined based on the estimated value of the military item or lot. For items valued at €290 or less, a flat fee of €20 incl. VAT applies. For items valued above €290, the fee is 7% of the total estimated value of the item or lot.
Appraisal Fee Based on the Estimated Value of the Lot:
| Estimated Value | Appraisal Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to and including €290 | €20 incl. VAT |
| Over €290 | 7% of the total estimated value |
Billing Examples:
| Estimated Value | Fee Charged |
|---|---|
| €150 | €20 incl. VAT |
| €250 | €20 incl. VAT |
| €500 | €35 incl. VAT |
| €1,000 | €70 incl. VAT |
| €2,000 | €140 incl. VAT |
| €5,000 | €350 incl. VAT |
| €10,000 | €700 incl. VAT |
| €100,000 | €7,000 incl. VAT |
| €1,000,000 | €70,000 incl. VAT |
Key point: : For appraisals valued at up to €290, a flat fee of €20 incl. VAT applies. Above €290, the fee is 7% of the total estimated value of the lot.
LEGAL__
Last updated: August 9, 2026This website, Expertisemilitaria.online, is a platform dedicated to the appraisal, identification, study and documentation of objects, documents and collections relating to military history and militaria.1. Website PublisherThe Expertisemilitaria.online website is published by:Nemred
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Telephone: 06 07 89 64 64Publication Directors: Pierre Brière and Emmanuel Delgado2. Website Management, Administration and MaintenanceThe design, technical management, administration, maintenance and development of the Expertisemilitaria.online website are provided by:Nemred
Website: nemred.frNemred acts as the technical and website management service provider.Nemred is not involved in the appraisal process, the preparation of appraisal conclusions or the valuation of objects presented on the platform.3. HostingThe Expertisemilitaria.online website is hosted and technically made accessible by:Carrd Inc.
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Franklin, TN 37064Phone: (615) 645-24704. Purpose of the PlatformExpertisemilitaria.online is intended to present professional expertise in the field of militaria appraisal and to enable users to establish contact with specialised experts.The platform may cover, in particular:military objects;
uniforms and equipment;
decorations and medals;
insignia;
historical weapons and equipment, in compliance with applicable legislation;
military documents;
photographs and archives;
collectibles;
identification and authentication;
historical and documentary research;
appraisal or valuation where offered by the relevant expert.The platform itself is not an appraisal body and does not issue professional certifications. Only the accredited militaria experts, such as Pierre Brière and Emmanuel Delgado, hold such professional qualifications.5. Experts Present on the PlatformExpertisemilitaria.online hosts, in particular, experts holding professional qualifications and/or certifications in the field of appraisal.As of the date of the present legal notice, two experts certified by or affiliated with professional appraisal organisations, including the FNEPSA and CECOA, are present on the platform: Pierre Brière & Emmanuel Delgado.The qualifications, certifications, areas of expertise and professional affiliations of each expert are presented on their respective profile where available.Each expert operates under their own responsibility and within the limits of their expertise, qualifications and areas of practice.The information, opinions, identifications, authentications, valuations and conclusions provided by an expert are the sole responsibility of that expert and do not necessarily represent the position of the website publisher or Nemred.All experts present on the platform may be contacted at the general address [email protected]. To contact an expert directly, an individual e-mail address is available using the following format: [first name]@expertisemilitaria.online.6. Professional EthicsEach expert present on Expertisemilitaria.online undertakes to carry out their activities in accordance with the ethical principles applicable to their profession and, where they are affiliated with a professional organisation, to comply with that organisation's ethical rules and charters.The experts concerned undertake, in particular, to comply, depending on their professional affiliation, with the principles and obligations set out in the professional charters and rules of the FNEPSA and CECOA.Each expert remains personally responsible for compliance with the ethical rules applicable to them.In carrying out their activities, experts undertake in particular to seek:independence in the exercise of their expertise;
impartiality and objectivity in their conclusions;
the performance of appraisals within the limits of their expertise and qualifications;
transparency regarding the nature and limitations of their conclusions;
disclosure of any conflict of interest likely to affect their independence;
confidentiality of the information and documents provided;
respect for owners, collectors and appraisal applicants;
the use of appropriate identification, comparison and analysis methods for the objects examined.The ethical obligations applicable to each expert may vary depending on their status, qualifications and professional organisation.The platform does not replace the relevant professional organisations and does not itself guarantee compliance with the individual ethical obligations of each expert.7. Nature of AppraisalsUnless otherwise stated, information published on the website is provided for informational, historical and documentary purposes.A photograph or description published on the website does not, in itself, constitute an appraisal.When an appraisal is commissioned from an expert, that expert is solely responsible for carrying out the appraisal and for its conclusions, within the framework of the terms agreed with the applicant.An identification or authentication may, in particular, be limited by:the quality of the photographs provided;
the absence of physical access to the object;
the absence of original documentation;
the condition of the object;
the information provided by the applicant;
the knowledge available at the time of the appraisal.The conclusions of an appraisal must therefore be assessed in light of its scope and the information and evidence actually available at the time it was carried out.8. Intellectual PropertyAll elements comprising the Expertisemilitaria.online website, including texts, photographs, illustrations, logos, graphics, design elements, databases, trademarks, editorial content and graphic elements, may be protected by intellectual property laws.Any reproduction, representation, modification, adaptation, distribution or exploitation, in whole or in part, of these elements is prohibited without the prior authorisation of the relevant rights holder.Photographs, documents and reproductions of objects belonging to experts, collectors, owners or third parties remain the property of their respective rights holders, unless otherwise stated.9. User-Submitted ContentWhere the website allows a user to submit photographs, documents or information for identification or appraisal purposes, the user warrants that they have the necessary rights to submit such material.The user remains responsible for the content they submit.In particular, the user undertakes not to submit content:that infringes the rights of third parties;
that infringes privacy rights;
that infringes image rights;
that infringes intellectual property rights;
whose transmission or distribution would violate applicable legislation.Furthermore, when a user contacts the platform via the contact form or by e-mail and submits information, photographs or attachments relating to an object submitted for appraisal, such material may be accessed, retained and used by the experts of Expertise Militaria for the purposes of analysing, identifying and evaluating the relevant object.By ticking the box “I agree to be contacted again” before submitting the form, the user expressly agrees that the information and attachments submitted may be used by the experts for these purposes and that they may contact the user again to obtain additional information or communicate the results of their analysis.The information submitted is used solely in connection with the appraisal request and is not intended to be published or transferred to third parties for commercial purposes.10. LiabilityThe publisher endeavours to maintain accurate and up-to-date information on the website but cannot guarantee the completeness, permanent accuracy or absence of errors in all content.The publisher shall not be held liable for direct or indirect damage resulting from the use of the website or the inability to access it.Appraisals, identifications, authentications, valuations and opinions expressed by experts are the responsibility of their respective authors.The publisher shall not be held liable solely on the basis of a conclusion, identification, valuation or opinion expressed by an expert present on the platform.11. Website AvailabilityThe publisher and its service providers take reasonable measures to ensure the accessibility and proper functioning of the website.Access to the website may nevertheless be temporarily interrupted, in particular for reasons relating to:maintenance;
updates;
security;
technical failure;
intervention by the hosting provider;
force majeure.The publisher shall not be held liable for interruptions beyond its control.12. Personal DataExpertisemilitaria.online does not retain any personal data, photographs, documents or information submitted as part of a contact or appraisal request. The exchanges and information necessary to process a request are transmitted directly to the relevant experts and may, where necessary, be retained exclusively by them in order to communicate with users and follow up on their request.Expertisemilitaria.online does not have access to these exchanges and does not retain them. Each expert remains solely responsible for the data they receive, its use and its retention, in accordance with the legal and ethical obligations applicable to them.To exercise their rights or obtain further information, users may contact:[email protected]13. CookiesExpertisemilitaria.online does not retain any personal data, photographs, documents or information submitted by users as part of a contact or appraisal request. Such information is transmitted directly to the relevant expert, who is solely responsible for retaining and using it in order to manage communications and follow up on the request.The only data that may be retained by Expertisemilitaria.online consists of anonymised or pseudonymised technical and statistical data relating to the operation and measurement of website traffic, including through cookies and similar technologies used by audience measurement services such as Google Search/Google Analytics, where activated and in accordance with the user's choices.Expertisemilitaria.online does not use submitted data to create a contact database for commercial purposes.14. HyperlinksThe website may contain links to websites operated by third parties.The publisher has no control over these websites and shall not be held liable for their content, availability or data protection practices.15. Consumer MediationIn accordance with the provisions of the French Consumer Code relating to the amicable settlement of disputes, any consumer who has a dispute with a professional may, subject to the applicable conditions, make use of a consumer mediator free of charge in order to seek an amicable resolution to the dispute.Before referring the matter to a mediator, the consumer must first submit a written complaint to the professional concerned in an attempt to resolve the dispute directly.Consumer mediator appointed by each expert:For Pierre Brière
[Name of mediator]
[Address]
[Mediator's website]
[Referral procedure]For Emmanuel Delgado
[Name of mediator]
[Address]
[Mediator's website]
[Referral procedure]Mediation applies to disputes falling within the scope of the mediator appointed by the professional and may only be initiated under the conditions provided for by applicable regulations.ImportantFor appraisal services, the professional responsible for the service must be clearly identified in order to determine which professional is responsible for consumer mediation.The mere presence of an expert on Expertisemilitaria.online does not automatically mean that the platform publisher is responsible for the appraisal service.16. Applicable LawThese legal notices are governed by French law.In the event of a dispute, the parties are encouraged to seek an amicable resolution as a priority.Failing an amicable agreement, the competent courts shall be determined in accordance with the applicable rules of ordinary law.17. ContactFor any questions concerning the operation of the website, these legal notices or the platform:Expertisemilitaria.online
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