BOAS Militaria

Rare Miniature Household Cavalry Officers Sword by Wilkinson Sword with Presentation Box and Wooden Display Plinth

Here on offer is a miniature Household Cavalry Officers sword by Wilkinson Sword with silk lined presentation box and impressive wooden display plinth.

Established in 1772, Wilkinson Swords no longer manufacture swords or miniatures so these examples are becoming very collectable.

This example has been beautifully crafted and the pierced and studded alloy basket is... read more

Code: 51921

Vintage Belgian Military Three-Piece Clasp or Jack Knife by A.B.L. COLIN WINAND dated 1951

Here on offer is a vintage Belgian military three-piece, clasp or jack knife by A.B.L. COLIN WINAND and is dated 1951.

This three-piece type of clasp knife, has a single 2.4” plain blade and a bottle/can opener that is stamped on one side with the maker A.B.L. that stands for Armee Belge Legere, and COLIN WINAND along with the date 1951.

The knife also has a large ... read more

Code: 51923

55.00 GBP

Rare Commemorative D-Day Landing Postcard from the Famous Pegasus Bridge Café signed by Major John Howard DSO c1980

Here on offer is rare mint example of a D-Day landing commemorative postcard from the famous Pegasus Bridge Café signed by Major John Howard DSO, circa 1980.

This rare postcard would have been purchased directly from Pegasus Bridge Café about 45 years ago, circa 1980.

The front of the postcard depicts the photo image of Major John Howard wearing a paratrooper helme... read more

Code: 51920

Beautiful Victorian Boer War Period Projectile Shaped Table Lighter

Here on offer is a beautiful Victorian Boer War period ‘warhead’ or ‘projectile’ shaped petrol table lighter.

This lighter actually came in a Boer War POW carved wooden box, along with a revolver holster and other POW trench art.

To me the lighter looks to have been professionally made, possible by a jeweller and doesn’t appear to be what I would class as POW Tren... read more

Code: 50467

50.00 GBP

Boer War Commemorative Bone China Cream Jug Depicting Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White by R.H. & S.L. Plant - S.A. Souvenir Ware

Here on offer is fine Boer War commemorative bone china small cream jug depicting Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White and was made by R.H. & S.L. Plant S.A. Souvenir Ware, circa 1899.

The fine bone china sugar bowl has an embossed floral pattern and features on the front, the transfer photo image of Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White, surrounded by a Union Jack and Royal Nav... read more

Code: 51916

25.00 GBP

Boer War Commemorative Bone China Sugar Bowl Depicting General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts by R.H. & S.L. Plant - S.A. Souvenir Ware

Here on offer is fine Boer War commemorative bone china sugar bowl depicting General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts and was made by R.H. & S.L. Plant S.A. Souvenir Ware, circa 1899.

The fine bone china sugar bowl has an embossed floral pattern and features on the front, the transfer photo image of General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts, surrounded by a Union Jack and Royal Navy f... read more

Code: 51915

25.00 GBP

Very Large WW1 Trench Art - Brass Table Lighter & Ashtray

Here on offer is an unusual version of a very large WW1 brass table lighter and ashtray, probably used in an officer’s mess.

This great piece of “WW1 Trench Art” has been constructed from various lengths of turned brass central supports that screw together. Fitted in the centre is an edged circular dish that acts as a cigarette or cigar rest and ashtray.

Fitted t... read more

Code: 50459

50.00 GBP

Boer War POW “Trench Art” Brass Victorian Ladies Shoe Desk Ornament on Oak Base c1903

Here on offer is a Boer War POW made “Trench Art”, lovely brass Victorian Ladies Shoe ornament on a brass and oak wooden base.

This is one of two Boer War POW “Brass Shoe” items that I am selling and they both came in a beautiful wooden POW box from the island of Bermuda, dated 1903. This relates to the South African Boer soldiers that the British interned on Bermuda during the 2... read more

Code: 50093

45.00 GBP

Souvenir WW1 British Army 1st Brigade London - Division “Andenken An Das Rheinland” Brass Cigarette Case

Here on offer is a souvenir WW1 British Army, 1st Brigade - London – Division, “Andenken An Das Rheinland” (Souvenir of the Rhineland), brass cigarette case.

The German inscription translates as "Souvenir of the Rhineland". In March 1919 the British Army of the Rhine was established to control the British occupied zone. Clearly the 1st Brigade of the London Division was part of t... read more

Code: 51914

60.00 GBP

Beautiful Near Mint WW2 Kriegsmarine Officers Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Bullion Dress Knot

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a near mint WW2 period Kriegsmarine Officers Sword by Carl Eickhorn, fitted with a long bullion dress knot.

As you would expect from a Carl Eickhorn made sword, the detailing to the castings is exceptional and they are in superb condition, with no damage.

The sword retains all the original gilding to all the fittings, which i... read more

Code: 51885