Military Artifact – MilArt
Welcome to the MilArt Blog, now under the banner of the Canadian Society of Military Medals and Insignia. MilArt, an acronym for Military Artifact was originally published as a paper newsletter from 1996 to 1999 by , Clive M. Law, at which time it went dormant due to his other commitments with Service Publications. Even though collectors of Canadian militaria are well served by several collectors’ organizations, social media and internet fora, Clive felt that ready access, via the web, to quality articles would benefit our community. It was resurrected in 2013, this time in a blog format, to be the home for in-depth articles of interest to the Canadian military collectors and enthusiasts.
MilArt has advantages, allowing for colour images and lengthier texts than normally found in print journals and on many web sites.Some articles posted here were written exclusively for MilArt, while others have previously published in other formats. A number of topic categories have been set up and more will be added as needed.
With Clive’s passing in the summer 2017, Richard Law assumed ownership and continued supporting MilArt, making it accessible to the researcher and collector community as Service Publications under his management. In 2023, the Canadian Society of Military Medals and Insignia approached Richard and agreed to take over responsibility of the site. Bill Alexander assumed editor responsibilities for the blog, with the intention of continuing MilArt’s contribution to the collecting community.
MilArt continues to focus on all aspects of Canadian military artifacts and related topics. Articles with a Canadian focus are sought and welcome. To submit your article please send it to <milartcsmmi@gmail.com>. Articles are posted as time permits.
Please browse the blog. Categories are listed on the menu bar above. Please leave evaluations and comments at the end of the articles that interest you. And, make sure to share the site with your friends and fellow collectors.
The CSMMI would like to thank Clive for establishing this excellent reference, and Richard for continuing to edit and manage MilArt among the other demands of career and life.
Thanks,
Bill Alexander
CSMMI MILART 
Clive, This is a terrific idea! I look forward to seeing what is posted in the future.
Another first rate idea from SP and CL
Nice to see MA resurrected.
Pretty awesome and looking forward to its launch. Where do you find the time?
Great idea and this has the potential of an excellent online encyclopedia on Canadian military material culture.
Well done Clive!
The German Demonstration Team article is top!
Excellent idea Clive, well done!
Excellent resource. This can grow into a great on-line reference!
Well done Clive, this will be a great on-line site for reference material.
A much needed Canadian site thanks to a man who shows such honest care.
I was a subscriber to MilArt way back when. Glad to see its return on-line.
I can’t thank you enough for providing this valuable resource.
Many thanks for providing a much needed reference.
Could Mark W. Tonne contact me. I have more information on a Canadian Army Coventanter Tank buried in a 3m hole 1944 in Surrey near Dorking. I am hoping he knows the unit they were issued to.
Richard, thank you for picking up the torch and both preserving, and carrying MilArt forward.
I am glad that the torch has been pick up to be carried forward. I look forward to what is to come. Your Dad would be so proud.