BOAS Militaria

Stunning WW1 Royal Artillery Silver, Enamel and Faux Diamond Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 period Royal Artillery silver, enamel and faux diamond Sweetheart Brooch.

This fine quality silver brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the blue and red enamel to the crown and ribbons.

I can’t find any maker or hallmarks but it does test positive for 925 Sterling grade silver and weighs a heavy 5.1g.
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Code: 50291

50.00 GBP

Cased Queen Elizabeth II - Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to D.G. DANIEL – Royal Navy

Here on offer is a very fine example of a genuine Queen Elizabeth II version (post 1952) of a Long Service and Good Conduct medal, awarded to D G Daniel, a Petty Officer Writer in the Royal Navy.

Writers were primarily clerical, being responsible for legal, pay, welfare and career issues for a crew. When a Royal Navy ship went into action, they could also be utilised with... read more

Code: 50452

80.00 GBP

Impressive WW1 Trench Art Crucifix made from Bullets and Cartridge Cases

Here on offer is a fine piece of WW1 Trench Art, being a Crucifix made from used bullets and brass cartridge cases.

From some research I have done it appears these crucifixes where probably commercially produced from two French 8mm lebel cartridge cases with three German bullet projectiles forming the cross at the top.

The figure of Christ, formed from pressed bra... read more

Code: 50438

45.00 GBP

WW2 Gravesend Sea School GSS Lapel Badge by J. R. Guant

Here on offer is a WW2 period Gravesend Sea School GSS lapel badge by J R Guant, Birmingham.

This circular white metal badge has the detailed image of a Viking ship on the front with GSS det in the sail. Around the inner edge are the words:

GRAVESEND SEA SCHOOL

Then on the reverse it has the half-moon shaped button hole fitting that is stamped with ... read more

Code: 52082

10.00 GBP

Unusual Antique Multi-Tool Horseman’s Farrier’s Knife with Horn Grip c1880

Here on offer is a rare and unusual example of an antique multi-tool horseman’s farrier’s knife with horn grip plates, circa 1880.

This fine example has various tools, being: two blades, corkscrew, rectangular spike/punch, flat head screwdriver tip and a long hook for cleaning horse hooves.

What is unusual about this knife is the fact the two blades are made by dif... read more

Code: 52080

65.00 GBP

Rare Boer War P.O.W. Carved French “Oom Paul/Hungarian” Smoking Pipe

Here on offer is a rare Boer War P.O.W. carved, French “Oom Paul/Hungarian” Smoking Pipe.

The Hungarian shaped pipe is one of the most bent pipes that has ever been created. It is the favorite silhouette for smokers who like to comfortably keep their pipe at the corner of their mouth, while having their hands free to do something else. Its name comes from the old Hungarian manufa... read more

Code: 51473

155.00 GBP

WW1 'Cheeky' Heart Shaped Cast Iron Trench Art Flanders Souvenir Trinket Tray

Here on offer is an original WW1 'Cheeky' heart shaped, cast iron metal Trench Art Tray, from Flanders.

On the front it shows a Ww1 British Officer walking with a Belgium lady who is in traditional dress, with the classic large bow shaped headdress.

There is also a Belgium windmill in the background.

On the reverse it shows a scene of the back of th... read more

Code: 52081

30.00 GBP

Vintage Ingersoll Pocket Watch with Certificate and Box c1969

Here on offer is an excellent example of a vintage Ingersoll open face, top winding pocket watch, circa 1969.

The watch has been stored safely protected in its original thin card box for over 40 years. This means that any oil/grease inside has now gone hard and although the mechanism is working, it is losing about 5 minutes an hour, so if it is to be used, it will need a service ... read more

Code: 52079

Beautiful Mint WW2 German Army Dagger with Orange Grip by CARL EICKHORN

Here on offer is possibly the best example of an Carl Eickhorn dagger that I have had the privilege offer.

This WW2 period German Army dagger is in beautiful mint condition with a thick silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard.

The 12 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in mint condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leave... read more

Code: 52078