Under the direction of Danilo D'Alfonso, the Department of Militaria, Honors, and Chivalric Orders deals with memorabilia and documents related to the history of modern armies, with a particular focus on the period from the early 19th century—starting with the Napoleonic era—up to the end of World War II.
The militaria collecting category includes uniforms, caps, helmets, military equipment, medals, decorations, insignia, badges, flags, photographs, prints, and historical documents related to modern armies. These items best express the history of a period rich in events and of great interest to collectors, spanning from the early 19th century to the end of World War II. The Militaria, Honors, and Chivalric Orders auction catalogs offer enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire memorabilia of extraordinary collectible value, rare military objects of historical significance, owned by prominent figures or created to commemorate memorable military events, battles, revolutions, and victories—items that are often difficult to find on the market.
Militaria auctions not only provide the chance to acquire objects that serve as valuable testimonies of military history, both Italian and international, but also present unique and unmissable opportunities to expand one’s collection. The category of medals and honors is treated holistically to offer a broad selection of lots in periodic auctions, ranging from military decorations to civil honors.
Particular attention is offered to chivalric orders, recognizing their significance not only in military contexts, but also in social and cultural ones. Founded on values such as honor and prestige, chivalric orders have helped shape national identities, passing down ideals and heroic deeds. These orders have played a crucial role in creating traditions and fostering myths that continue to influence culture and society today.
Our broad perspective on this niche collecting field allows us to explore and highlight not only the rarest and most prestigious military objects but also pieces of historical and symbolic value linked to significant events or figures. The Department of Militaria, Honors, and Chivalric Orders is committed to researching, evaluating, and offering collectors high-value objects of great historical interest. In particular, we seek the following items for our periodic auctions:
Danilo D’Alfonso has extensive and in-depth experience in the field of militaria, medals, honors, and chivalric orders collecting. Before assuming the direction of Bertolami Fine Art’s Militaria Department, he collaborated with the most important Italian auction houses as a sector expert.
The militaria collecting category includes uniforms, caps, helmets, military equipment, medals, decorations, insignia, badges, flags, photographs, prints, and historical documents related to modern armies. These items best express the history of a period rich in events and of great interest to collectors, spanning from the early 19th century to the end of World War II. The Militaria, Honors, and Chivalric Orders auction catalogs offer enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire memorabilia of extraordinary collectible value, rare military objects of historical significance, owned by prominent figures or created to commemorate memorable military events, battles, revolutions, and victories—items that are often difficult to find on the market.
Militaria auctions not only provide the chance to acquire objects that serve as valuable testimonies of military history, both Italian and international, but also present unique and unmissable opportunities to expand one’s collection. The category of medals and honors is treated holistically to offer a broad selection of lots in periodic auctions, ranging from military decorations to civil honors.
Particular attention is offered to chivalric orders, recognizing their significance not only in military contexts, but also in social and cultural ones. Founded on values such as honor and prestige, chivalric orders have helped shape national identities, passing down ideals and heroic deeds. These orders have played a crucial role in creating traditions and fostering myths that continue to influence culture and society today.
Our broad perspective on this niche collecting field allows us to explore and highlight not only the rarest and most prestigious military objects but also pieces of historical and symbolic value linked to significant events or figures. The Department of Militaria, Honors, and Chivalric Orders is committed to researching, evaluating, and offering collectors high-value objects of great historical interest. In particular, we seek the following items for our periodic auctions:
- Uniforms, headgear, and military equipment
- Medals, decorations, insignia, emblems, and military flags
- Models, prints, sculptures, statues, bronzes, photographs, and documents related to the history of modern armies from the early 19th century to the end of World War II
- Chivalric orders
Danilo D’Alfonso has extensive and in-depth experience in the field of militaria, medals, honors, and chivalric orders collecting. Before assuming the direction of Bertolami Fine Art’s Militaria Department, he collaborated with the most important Italian auction houses as a sector expert.
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