About RLS Hello, I have been a collector just about all my life. I started with coins and stamps as a kid. Now my interests include vintage cars, muscle cars, vintage motorcycles, automobilia, firearms and artwork. I have specialized in collecting Militaria for the last 20 years. Japanese swords and fittings have been a major interest of mine for 10-12 years now. After working in the automotive technical field, teaching and owning my own auto repair business for 17 years, I have decided to start a business buying and selling antiques and collectibles. I travel to several major shows throught the year and attend many local shows also. I have been a buyer and seller on e-Bay for many years. I am a member in good standing of the following organizations: Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) Ohio Valley Military Society (OVMS) American Society of Military Insignia Collectors (ASMIC) Southern California Orders and Medals Society (SOCALOMS) Orders and Medals Research Society of Great Britain (ORMS) Japanese Sword Society of the United States (JSS/US) American Society of Military Insignia Collectors (ASMIC) Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (NBTHK, japan) Best regards, Richard Strotjost.