BOAS Militaria

Impressive 11.5” WW2 Period Brass and Copper Trench Art Model of a British “T” Class Submarine

Here on offer is an impressive and heavy WW2 period handmade “Trench Art” model of a WW2 British Submarine, which I think from its shape is a “T” class submarine?

The British T-class (or Triton-class) was a highly successful class of diesel-electric patrol submarines built for the Royal Navy in the 1930s. Designed to replace older vessels, 53 boats served heavily in WW2, known fo... read more

Code: 52308

65.00 GBP

Ornate Victorian Gilt Brass Sovereign Case with Profile Image of a Young Queen Victoria inside

Here on offer is an ornate Victorian gilt brass sovereign case with the profile image of a young Queen Victoria inside.

It has an attractive raised scrolling design on the front with a small blank cartouche that could be engraved with the owner’s initials. The back of the case has a smooth plain gilt finish.

You press button on the top to release the catch and ope... read more

Code: 51770

40.00 GBP

Algerian Silver Bracelet with a Nautical Theme in Memory of the WW2 French Battleship – JEAN BART - c1945

Here on offer is an 8.25” long Algerian silver nautical themed bracelet, that was made in memory of the famous WW2 French Battleship – JEAN BART – circa 1945.

I believe these bracelets were made as souvenirs and in memory of the ship being docked at Casablanca for most of WW2.

The bracelet has 7 individual pieced panels, each with a nautical theme, consisting of, f... read more

Code: 51459

20.00 GBP

WW2 Period Model of a British “S” Class Submarine Dated 1942

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 period, hand made metal model of a WW2 British Submarine, which I think from its shape is an “S” class submarine?

This type of WW2 “Trench Art” where normally made by Naval engineering ratings in their spare time, from any materials that where not being used at the time.

The submarine has been made from a solid piece of aluminium ... read more

Code: 50048

75.00 GBP

Unusual WW1 Turkish-Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Bullet Trench Art Letter Opener 1919

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 Turkish and Austro-Hungarian bullet trench art letter opener.

During WW1, the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires were key members of the Central Powers alliance, fighting alongside Germany. Both empires faced massive, parallel challenges: internal ethnic unrest, military struggles, and a rapid collapse that ultimately led to their dissolution by... read more

Code: 52306

20.00 GBP

Unusual Vintage Custom-Made Dagger with a 6.75” Mint Stainless Steel Blade by F. DICK Solingen Germany

Here on offer is an unusual vintage custom-made dagger with a mint 6.75” stainless steel blade by F. DICK of Solingen, Germany.

This dagger appears to have been custom-made using a double edged, spear pointed blade that was made by F. DICK. The blade is very similar to those that F. DICK produced for German SA and NSKK daggers during WW2. This is obviously a post WW2 made blade, ... read more

Code: 52304

75.00 GBP

Original U.S. Civil War Unidentified Confederate CSA Soldier in Uniform - “Ninth Plate” Tintype

Here on offer is an original U.S. Civil War Confederate soldier “ninth plate” framed tintype.

This framed "ninth plate" (2 x 2.5 inch) tintype portrait shows an unidentified young Confederate States of America, CSA soldier, in uniform with his cap.

The image has been hand-coloured, with pink face cheeks and dark highlights to the neck collar tabs and cap.
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Code: 51084

125.00 GBP

Vintage Multi-Tool Knife by HAPO with Lanyard a Souvenir of Tirol Austria c1960

Here on offer is a vintage multi-tool knife by HAPO, a Souvenir of Tirol Austria, circa 1960.

This multi-function knife has a single edged blade, a bottle opener/screwdriver, a corkscrew and a hooked can opener.

The blade is stamped on one side of the ricasso with:

GARENTIE
STAHL

This translates to guaranteed steel.

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Code: 52091

30.00 GBP

Original Napoleonic Era British Royal Navy Whalebone & Lead Bosun’s Cosh circa 1800

Here on offer is a rare early 19th century Royal Navy weapon known as a “bosun's cosh”.

It consists of a metal shaft that is bound in twisted whalebone (baleen) with weighted ends made of lead that are covered in twine knot work.

Baleen is a whale product best known for its use in ladies’ corsets where it is usually referred to as ‘whalebone’.

This t... read more

Code: 50964

175.00 GBP

Royal Navy Officers Bicorn, Epaulettes & Sword Belt by Gieves with Transit Tin Case and named to P.H.G. Richardson RN

Here on offer is an impressive set of Royal Navy Officers dress uniform attire, consisting of a bicorn, epaulettes and a dress sword belt complete with its original Japanned transit tin case, circa 1935.

The set is in exceptional condition with almost no signs of wear, as clearly seen in the photos.

It is named to P.H.G. Richardson RN, which has been hand painted o... read more

Code: 51823

450.00 GBP