Patriot Auction is the nation’s most trusted house for militaria, Americana, presidential autographs, historic firearms relics, coins & currency, and classic American culture. 480,000+ bidders. $128M sold last year. Zero buyer’s remorse — every lot authenticated.
Founded by historian Col. James “Jim” Whitaker (U.S. Army, Ret.) with a single folding table and a box of Civil War letters, patriotauction.org today spans three galleries, 42 specialists, and a 2.1M-visitor online bidding platform. We don’t just sell objects — we preserve provenance, honor service, and connect families with the artifacts that shaped the nation.
“Every flag, medal and letter has a name behind it. Our job is to make sure that name is never forgotten.” — Col. Whitaker, Founder
Three signature sales every month plus weekly online-only estate finds. Register once, bid everywhere — live floor, phone, or one-click online.
412 lots • 38-star parade flag, Gettysburg reunion banners, campaign textiles
680 lots • D-Day grouping, Iwo Jima signed photo, Purple Hearts with provenance
950 lots • 1907 High Relief, Morgan dollars, Continental Currency
Lincoln DS, Washington letter, JFK rocking chair provenance
120 vehicles + automobilia, all with clear titles
New lots every Friday, start $10, no reserve
Civil War to Cold War, edged weapons, uniforms, deactivated historic arms.
Flags, quilts, advertising, Route 66, political campaign memorabilia.
Presidential, military orders, maps, diaries, photographs.
Colonial to modern, gold, silver dollars, error notes, bullion.
Muscle cars, porcelain signs, gas pumps, license plates.
Watches, silver, toys, sports, Hollywood & rock’n’roll Americana.
Free appraisal in 48 hours. 98% sell-through. Average 34% above estimate in 2025. We handle photography, cataloging, marketing & shipping.
Send photos via form. Historian replies in 48h with estimate & auction placement.
White-glove pickup or insured mail-in. Full coverage door-to-door.
Pro photos, provenance research, email to 480k bidders + live streaming.
Payment 14 days after sale via check, wire or ACH. Top consignors earn 0% commission.
World record for American flag at auction, 2016. Museum placed.
One of 48 known, impeccable provenance.
Normandy drop, 22 artifacts, family consigned.
“Patriot got my father’s Korean War collection into a museum AND tripled the estimate. They treated his medals like sacred relics.”
— Susan M., Ohio, Consignor“I bid from Texas live on my phone. Won a 48-star D-Day flag with full history. Shipping was museum-grade.”
— Dale R., Texas, Buyer“As an estate attorney, I trust only Patriot for historic estates. Transparent, fast, record prices every time.”
— James L., Virginia, Estate PartnerMarket reports, consignor guides, historic deep-dives and sale results — straight from our historians.
Every lot over $500 is reviewed by two specialists + external authentication where applicable. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity — full refund if ever disproven.
18% premium (capped at $5k per lot), 3% discount for wire. In-house insured packing from $12, FFL help included, worldwide DHL/FedEx.
Yes — Gettysburg gallery open Mon–Sat 9–5, plus traveling previews in Dallas, Nashville and Las Vegas before major sales.