BOAS Militaria

Victorian Brass and Metal Riding Boot Match Holder and Striker c1860

Here on offer is an antique Victorian brass and metal riding boot match holder and striker, circa 1860.

The main section of the detailed riding boot is probably made from pewter that was originally painted black but a lot of the paint has now worn away over time.

The top lip of the boot is made from polished brass, that now has a nice patina.

The bot... read more

Code: 51708

30.00 GBP

Impressive Large Vintage Solid Wooden Plaque Carved with Winston Churchill Quote "The Entrepreneur" – in German

Here on offer is an impressive large vintage solid wooden plaque, hand made in the style of a parchment/scroll and carved with the Winston Churchill quote, "The Entrepreneur" in German.

It features the famous and timeless quote by Winston Churchill about the role of an entrepreneur, beautifully carved into the piece.

It reads as:

„Es gibt Leute, die ... read more

Code: 52558

45.00 GBP

WW1 British Great War Veterans of America Bronze Wall Plaque 1914 to 1918

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 related circular cast bronze wall plaque for the British War Veterans of America.

The centre has two raised shields; one depicts the American Flag and the other the British Flag.

Around the shields inside a raised circle are the words,

BRITISH GREAT WAR VETERNS OF AMERICA

Then between the inner and oute... read more

Code: 50224

45.00 GBP

WW2 Army Trench Whistle by J Hudson & Co. Birmingham with Long Expanding Chain Lanyard 1945

Here on offer is an original WW2 Army Trench Whistle, by J Hudson & Co of Birmingham, still with its long metal ‘expanding’ chain lanyard.
The nickel silver metal whistle is in excellent undamaged and full working condition.

The front is stamped with the maker’s name and the British Military “Crows Foot Mark” and the date 1945.

J.HUDSON & Co.
BIRMINGH... read more

Code: 50221

40.00 GBP

Mint Vintage Unused British Army Folding Two-Piece Stainless Steel Clasp or Jack Knife Dated 1952 with Original Waxed Paper Wrapping

Here on offer is a vintage unused British army folding, two-piece stainless steel clasp or jack knife, dated 1952 with original waxed paper wrapping.

I have managed to acquire a couple of these unused, near mint knives, still with their original waxed paper wrapping.

It has a main blade, a combination can and bottle opener, along with a screwdriver tip and at the... read more

Code: 52560

50.00 GBP

Genuine WW2 Luftwaffe Fighting Knife Stamped with Official Stick Eagle “5” Waffenamt Stamp on the Blade and on the Scabbard

Here on offer is a fine example of a genuine WW2 Luftwaffe fighting knife stamped with official Stick Eagle “5” Waffenamt stamp on the blade and very unusually at the tip of the scabbard.

The slightly curved light wood grip scales are in excellent condition with just some age-related shallow dents and light scratches to the finish. They are held securely in place by three steel d... read more

Code: 51442

325.00 GBP

Extra Photos of WW2 Luftwaffe Fighting Knife 51442

Impressive German Gentleman’s Miniature Medal Chain “Frackkette” with Four Medals

Here on offer is a fine example of a German gentleman’s miniature medal chain, known as a “Frackkette”, fitted with four medals.

A Frackkette (or Frackkettchen) is a traditional German miniature medal chain designed to be worn with civilian evening formal wear, specifically a tailcoat or tuxedo, strictly for formal civilian social etiquette.

It features precision-c... read more

Code: 52448

WW2 British Military Police Wooden Truncheon 1944

Here on offer is a what I believe to be a WW2 British military police wooden truncheon, dated 1944.

It has the usual turned grip and a long lower shaped section, that has the “Crows Foot” stamped on the side and “44” stamped on the top.

It is made from a light-coloured wood, possibly hickory and is in excellent, possibly unissued condition but does have some shallo... read more

Code: 51014

Rare P&O Line – 9.5” Ironstone China Compote Dish by G. L. Ashworth & Bros c1862

Here on offer is genuine and rare P&O Line “Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company”, Victorian 9.5” ironstone china compote dish, by G. L. Ashworth & Bros of Hanley, circa 1862.

This dish would have been used on the early paddle-steamers and steam ships that P&O operated during the mid to late 1800’s.

This white glazed compote dish is in excellent conditi... read more

Code: 51521

95.00 GBP