BOAS Militaria

Unusual Large Bowie Knife with 10.5” Blade etched with details of England’s World Cup win in 1966 with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is an unusual large bowie knife with 10.5” clip point blade, etched with details of England’s world cup win in 1966, along with its original leather sheath.

I have come across this type of knife a few times, some have a plain blade, some are etched with “Remember the Alamo”, but I have never seen one with the details of England’s world cup win in 1966?

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Code: 51897

85.00 GBP

Large Original Bowie Knife by Wenoka of Japan with Embossed Eagle Head Leather Sheath c1960

Here on offer is a large size Original Bowie Knife made by Wenoka of Japan. with its original embossed eagle head leather sheath, circa 1960.

I believe Wenoka mostly made diving knives but this is one of their rare hunting knives.

The knife has an 8” steel blade that still holds a sharp cutting edge. There are now signs of light pitting on both sides of the flat b... read more

Code: 51896

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Unusual Antique Victorian White Bisque Porcelain Boots Match Holder with Striker Plate c1874

Here on offer is an unusual antique English match holder with a stricker plate, that has been made out of fine white bisque porcelain, to look like a pair of military or Victorian riding boots.

One boot is standing upright and is designed to hold matches while the other boot is laying half folded on its side with a ridged base to the soul of the boot that acts as a stricker plat... read more

Code: 51886

35.00 GBP

Antique Victorian Truncheon or Billy Club with a Bulbous Shaped Lead Weighted Head c1870

Here on offer is an unusual antique Victorian truncheon or billy club with a bulbous shaped, lead weighted head, circa 1870

This truncheon looks to have been made from walnut that has had a dark varnish applied to it, which now shows small areas of loss. It now has a beautiful aged patina to the finish and just feels “comfortable’ to hold with the weighted head.

It... read more

Code: 51894

85.00 GBP

Set of Three Vintage Car Badges Relating to Guernsey - Mounted on Custom-made Metal Bracket

Here on offer is an interesting set of three vintage car badges relating to the island of Guernsey that are mounted on large custom-made metal bracket.

The three badges consist of the following:

A vintage GEM “V” car badge awarded for 53 years of unblemished driving by the Guild of Experienced Motorists.

A rare vintage Gurnsey car badge that depicts ... read more

Code: 51893

Cast Metal Vintage Car Badge - Devon Vintage Car Club

Here on offer is a great example of a heavy solid cast metal alloy, Devon Vintage Car Club badge, circa 1930.

The badge depicts the raised image of the front of a vintage car, with the outline of the county of Devon behind and is surrounded by the words:

DEVON VINTAGE CAR CLUB

The badge has a bright silver finish, possibly made from nickel silver and... read more

Code: 51250

Large Size British Army Issued GS MK 6 Combat Helmet with DPM Camo Cover - dated 1987

Here on offer is a British Army issued GS MK 6 large combat helmet dated 1987, with a Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) camo cover, that still retains its elastic strapping.

The Mk 6 was issued to the British military in 1986. They were known to be used in Northern Ireland and the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield.

The helmet was manufactured by ... read more

Code: 51883

Antique Victorian Court Dress Cocked Moleskin Bicorn Hat c1880

Here on offer is an antique Victorian Court dress cocked bicorn (or bicorne) hat, circa 1880.

It is made from moleskin with black silk and cut steel decoration, by John Morgan & Co. of 5 Albemarle Street, London.

The inside has a padded black silk lining and the maker’s details printed in gold lettering along with the Royal Warrant:

J. MORGAN & CO.<... read more

Code: 51873

145.00 GBP