BOAS Militaria

WW2 1945 Belgium XXX Corps ALAMEIN CUXHAVEN Bronze Medal Commemorating Final Advance into Germany with Box

Here on offer is a WW2 1945 Belgium XXX Corps ALAMEIN CUXHAVEN bronze medal commemorating final advance into Germany with its original round box.

On the obverse, it depicts the rampant boar insignia of the XXX Corps, with the Headquarters 1st Army Group (later Headquarters British Army of the Rhine) insignia above, the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade insignia to the left of the boa... read more

Code: 51418

45.00 GBP

Excellent Original WW2 8th Army and (MID) Mentioned in Despatches Medal Group

Here on offer is a truly excellent example of a WW2 8th Army and MID Medal group.

The full size medal group consists of:

The 1939 – 1945 Star with ribbon
The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar with ribbon
The France and Germany Star with ribbon
Defence Medal and ribbon
War medal with MID Bronze Oak Leaf and ribbon

8th Army Bar ... read more

Code: 50365

WW2 US Army Air Force Folding Survival Machete with Blade Cover by CAMILLUS USA

Here on offer is an excellent and unmodified original WW2 USAAF folding machete manufactured by CAMILLUS of the USA.

My understanding is that in 1942, the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) adopted this type of Folding Machete for use in the B-2 and B-4 Bail out kits.

It was designed to replace the Model 18 Collins machete, which took up a lot of space in the emergency k... read more

Code: 51341

175.00 GBP

Fine British WW2 P39 Home Guard Brown Leather Bayonet Frog by CS(W) Ltd dated 1940

Here on offer is an original near mint, British WW2 P39 Home Guard tan brown leather bayonet frog by CS(W) Ltd and dating to 1940.

These bayonet frogs were issued initially in 1939 for use with the P1907, P13 and P17 bayonets and primarily used by the British Home Guard.

This fine near mint bayonet frog is the best example I have ever owned. It shows no signs of u... read more

Code: 52518

45.00 GBP

WW2 Souvenir Bookends made from salvaged Portland Stone from the Houses of Parliament after the Blitz bombings during May 1941

Here on offer is a pair of WW2 Souvenir bookends made from salvaged Portland stone from the Houses of Parliament, after a number of German Luftwaffe “Blitz” bombings during May 1941.

These fine bookends were crafted from salvaged Portland stone by London Stonecraft Ltd and were sold to raise funds for the Duke of Gloucester's Red Cross and St. John fund.

These book... read more

Code: 52509

150.00 GBP

Vintage HMS VALIANT Hallmarked Silver Small Powder Compact by E. Edmonds 1930

Here on offer is a vintage HMS Valiant hallmarked silver small round powder compact by E. Edmonds, dating to 1930.

On the top of this lid, it is fitted with a raised silver and enamel “Fighting Cockerel” crest for the Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-Class Battleship, HMS VALIANT. The ships motto “Valiant Yet Vigilant” is set in a royal blue enamel scroll ribbon, underneath the cocker... read more

Code: 52494

30.00 GBP

WW2 British Army 2-Piece Jack Knife by John Clarke & Son Sheffield dated 1941

Here on offer is a WW2 British Army 2- piece jack knife by John Clarke & Son of Sheffield, dated to 1941.

This example is the less common type, that was made for the British Army, without the marlinspike.

It has a single 2.5” sheepsfoot blade that is stamped on the ricasso with the makers details:

J. CLARKE & SON
SHEFFIELD

The... read more

Code: 52486

40.00 GBP

WW2 British Army Jack Knife WITHOUT Marlinspike by I-XL Wostenholm Sheffield dated 1943

Here on offer is a WW2 British Army Jack Knife by I-XL Wostenholm Sheffield, dated to 1943.

This example is the less common type, that was made for the British Army, WITHOUT the marlinspike.

It has a single 2.5” blade that is stamped on the ricasso with the makers details:

I-XL WOSTENHOLM
SHEFFIELD

The steel blade now has a ro... read more

Code: 51854

40.00 GBP

Impressive WW2 Theatre made 7.25” Bowie Blade Fighting Knife with Wooden Grip and Canvas Sheath

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 “Theatre” made 7.25” Bowie blade fighting knife with wooden grip scales and a stitched khaki canvas sheath.

WW2 theatre-made Bowie knives are custom, hand-crafted fighting knives produced by service members, local machinists, or shipboard armorers in active combat zones during WW2. No two knives are identical, reflecting the personal taste and a... read more

Code: 52415

75.00 GBP

Unique WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet made into a “Pull-A-Long” Toy Tortoise

Here on offer is what appears to be a WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet that has made into a wonderful “Pull A Long” Toy Tortoise.

I am no expert when it comes to WW2 helmets, but I am pretty sure it isn’t a Paratroopers Helmet, as I believe these where constructed of steel and this one is made from fibre.

The old gent I bought it from along with ... read more

Code: 50091

75.00 GBP