ARTICLES | Military Miscellany
“Origins of the 21-Gun Salute”
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad uncovers the story behind a ceremonial tradition with a bang. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad uncovers the story behind a ceremonial tradition with a bang. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“Hitting Your Target: Indirect Fire”
Fifty years ago, James H. Hillestad was a field artillery supervisor attached to a 1005mm howitzer battery. When asked to write an article on “indirect fire,” it was a trip down memory lane. | W. Britain’s The Standard
Fifty years ago, James H. Hillestad was a field artillery supervisor attached to a 1005mm howitzer battery. When asked to write an article on “indirect fire,” it was a trip down memory lane. | W. Britain’s The Standard
“Up, Up & Away! Observation Balloons”
James H. Hillestad documents the 250-year development of military observation balloons and collects examples in miniature. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
James H. Hillestad documents the 250-year development of military observation balloons and collects examples in miniature. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
“Angels of Mercy: The Red Cross”
James H. Hillestad gives definition to the iconic Red Cross symbol, delves into the evolution of nursing, and delivers more medical-related musings illustrated with military miniatures. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
James H. Hillestad gives definition to the iconic Red Cross symbol, delves into the evolution of nursing, and delivers more medical-related musings illustrated with military miniatures. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“Army & Navy Club Diorama”
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad illuminates a gala Christmas party in 1905 London. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad illuminates a gala Christmas party in 1905 London. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“Mighty War Elephants”
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad traces the history of ponderous and powerful pachyderms in warfare while providing a peek at some awe-inspiring AeroArt portrayals of the mammoth beasts in miniature. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad traces the history of ponderous and powerful pachyderms in warfare while providing a peek at some awe-inspiring AeroArt portrayals of the mammoth beasts in miniature. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“The Sam Browne Belt”
A common sight on state troopers in the United States and on military officers around the world is a piece of equipment created out of necessity by a very unusual man. James H. Hillestad takes readers back in time to its origins in 1858, to the dusty plains of India. | W. Britain’s The Standard
A common sight on state troopers in the United States and on military officers around the world is a piece of equipment created out of necessity by a very unusual man. James H. Hillestad takes readers back in time to its origins in 1858, to the dusty plains of India. | W. Britain’s The Standard
“The Gurkhas & the Queen’s Truncheon”
Mention the word Gurkha and the mind conjures up a fearless fighter wielding a unique weapon. By James H. Hillestad | W. Britain’s The Standard
Mention the word Gurkha and the mind conjures up a fearless fighter wielding a unique weapon. By James H. Hillestad | W. Britain’s The Standard
“The Victoria Cross”
James H. Hillestad returns to dispel the myth and clarify the reality that surrounds the Victoria Cross. | W. Britain’s The Standard
James H. Hillestad returns to dispel the myth and clarify the reality that surrounds the Victoria Cross. | W. Britain’s The Standard
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The Toy Soldier Museum
5459 Paradise Valley Rd
Cresco, PA 18326
570-629-7227
5459 Paradise Valley Rd
Cresco, PA 18326
570-629-7227