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    FAVORITE FINDS

    Jun 05, 2020 4 minutes
    by Ann Nix

    Part history, part mystery, part thrill of the treasure hunt — the “Antiques Roadshow” has intrigued viewers for more than two decades. First airing in the United States on PBS in 1997, it has since one of the most popular shows on the network, and has been nominated for 16 Primetime Emmy awards. As the show has traveled to towns and cities across the country over the years, thousands of people have brought in their family heirlooms and yard sale finds — including military antiques.

    Militaria expert Bruce Hermann appeared as an appraiser on the show for 11 seasons, from 2000 to 2011. “It was exciting,” he recalls. “You never knew what historical treasure

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