War trophy papers

Bill, You have encapsulated my 30+ year struggle very well. It is very interesting to envision how collecting would be just as fun and perhaps more valid if those three criteria you named were re-prioritized. Say for instance...Rarity, condition, matching numbered parts ( the last does not apply to U.S 20th century martial arms of course...they did not have numbered individual parts). Fun topic but I will shut-up for now..Thanks