It sits on a shelf. The darkened visor of the dull white helmet reflects the room's surroundings: rows and rows of military paraphernalia from bygone eras and their wars. Military uniforms, decommissioned World War1 rifles, World War2 tank radios, medals for bravery, love letters to sweethearts and Biggles comic books.The helmet's owner - an Argentinian fighter pilot who took part in the Falklands War - is long gone, his fate unknown.His helmet was donated to Johannesburg's War Store by a British serviceman involved in the war.It's one of shop owner and military boff Alan Coleman's prize possessions.But, like everything else in the shop, it's for sale.Opened a month ago, the shop's contents are designed to evoke dreams of bravery, awe and wonder. It's also a place to reflect.Everywhere you look are items military.Some of the oldest items, which date back to the Zulu Wars, include old British army uniforms.The store's design is themed to represent different battle zones.The Vargas restaurant - named after the internationally acclaimed Peruvian pin-up artist Alberto Vargas - is designed as a replica of a Royal Air Force base from the Battle of Britain.The change room: a World War1 trench, which includes a step to go "over the top".Coleman said the store stocked items from all sides that took part in different conflicts, including liberation armies.Formerly based at the SANational Museum of Military History in Saxonwold, the War Store has now moved to Rosebank.Coleman said the stock did not only include items from the former SADF but also from the world wars. It also included German, Italian and Japanese memorabilia as well as items from the Korean and Vietnam wars.He said the War Shop was now far bigger."Many of the items that we sell are original items that date back to the Zulu Wars," he said while pointing out a unique item: an SAAF helicopter pilot seat. Price: R8,500.Many of the items which, according to Coleman have been used in Hollywood blockbusters such as Blood Diamond and Lord of War, are highly sought after."We are finishing the store's second phase, which will include a museum, which will be used to display private collections."We also have our weapons room, known as the armoury, which has deactivated weapons from various wars for sale."This is for those who love history, who are fascinated by wars and faraway battles, and for those who want to learn."..