EXHIBITION: DEMERTREFPLAATSEN IN TIJDEN VAN OORLOG

The exhibition 'Communities on the Demer river during wartime' brings both the tragedies and triumphs of the First and Second World Wars in and around Aarschot, Gelrode, Rillaar, and Langdorp, as well as the villages of Werchter, Rotselaar, Wezemaal, Begijnendijk, and Betekom. Personal stories of betrayal and terror, as well as courage and resistance, come to life through the display of authentic artefacts, which bring history to life and provide an account of the impact on the people, the military violence, and the ultimate liberation. 

ANTIQUE FIREARMS AND MILITARIA FAIR

Antique firearms are always sold by professional dealers and are blackpowder guns who according to Belgian Law are manufactured prior to the year 1895. The Belgian market of antique firearms consist mostly of European weapons from the 17th century until the end of the 19th century. An additional market are guns from the American continent and specific of those of the American Revolution (1765-1791), the American Civil War (1861-1865) and the Wild West (1850-1895). Outside antique black powder guns the fair also offers a wide range of daggers, bayonets, swords and knives. The dealing of free antique weapons on the fair is authorised by the Federale Overheidsdienst Justitie with referenceWL36/3630/10/67dd1

Militaria is a wide range term to all military material like uniforms, helmet, vehicles, military equipment, insignia, medals, etc. Our organisation limits her dealers to only original militaria from both Axis and Allied army's from the First and Second World War. Post War, replica and altared pieces are only limited allowed and have to be always marked as such. Also excavation pieces from ground, see and other sides are mostly limited on the fair. Our organisation trives to provide to all collectors and enthousiast quality items from the hobby and represent a presteemed market for both buyers and sellers. Our organisation is also always willing to provide expertise as such.