BOAS Militaria

WW1 Patriotic Brass Pin or Coin Tray Depicting a Soldier with Rifle and a Flag

Here on offer is a fine original example WW1 patriotic brass pin or coin tray, depicting a soldier with rifle and a flag.

I believe these were made as patriotic pieces during WW1 but it may have been made earlier for the Boer War?

There are no maker or date marks on it, to help date it.

It is in great condition and still retains some of the fine deta... read more

Code: 52124

15.00 GBP

Fine WW2 British Military Machete by J.J.B. 1944 with Dark Brown Leather Scabbard Marker Marked P.I. 1942

Here on offer is a fine original example of a WW2 British military machete by J.J.B. 1944 with a thick dark brown leather scabbard maker marked P.I. 1942.

The two black composite grip slabs are in excellent solid condition. They are fitted securely to the blade tang by five large copper rivets. There is a hole at the top so a lanyard or rope strap can be fitted.

On... read more

Code: 52123

Impressive WW1 Period Gilt Metal Framed Colour Print of the Picture Titled “The White Comrade” by George Hillyard Swinstead 1915

Here on offer is a really impressive WW1 period gilt metal framed colour print of the picture titled “The White Comrade” by George Hillyard Swinstead R.I. (1860-1926).

This detailed colour picture depicts two WW1 British soldiers, one badly wounded, being comforted on the battlefield by a vision of Christ.

Below the image is the title of the picture “The White Com... read more

Code: 52122

45.00 GBP

Nazi Party Gilt Brass Swastika Pendant

Here on offer is what I believe is a Nazi Party gilt brass Swastika pendant.

The front has the cut-out Swastika emblem in the centre and a plain semi-circular edged border and it still retains its original suspension ring at the top.

The swastika looks to have been spot soldered to the outer ring and all the gilt finish has been lost to time, but it now has a brig... read more

Code: 52121

Modern Heavy Cast Metal “SS WAFFEN TOTENKOPF” - 10” Circular Wall Plaque

Here on offer is a bit of fun, being a modern heavy cast metal “SS WAFFEN TOTENKOPF” - 10” circular wall plaque.

It has actually been well made and appears to have been made from cast iron, that has been painted black with white highlights to the image and lettering. There are two recessed holes to allow it to be fixed to a wall.

It actually would look impressive ... read more

Code: 52120

Scarce Great Western Railway (GWR) Bar of Glycerine Soap c1930

Here on offer is an original and scarce Great Western Railway (GWR) bar of soap, circa 1930.

This rectangular bar of soap appears to made from Glycerine and would have been used on the trains and the hotels that GWR operated back in the 1930’s.

On both sides of the bar, it is impressed with “GWR” in a circle with the font type they used in the 1930’s.

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Code: 52004

30.00 GBP

Unusual 18th or 19th Century Large 18” Spearpoint Bladed Short Sword or Machete with Horn Grip

Here on offer is an unusual and rare, 18th or 19th century large 18” spearpoint bladed short sword or machete, with horn grip slabs.

I can’t find any information about this type of short sword or machete, but it looks to possibly be German?

I do love this piece as is has such an impressive blade and is clearly very old!

The grip is made up from two s... read more

Code: 52115

Extra Photos of 18th or 19th Century Large 18” Spearpoint Bladed Short Sword - 52115

Rare Antique 19th Century Turkana Tribal Animal Hide Warrior Shield from Lake Turkana Kenya.

Here on offer is a rare antique 19th century tribal animal hide warrior shield from lake Turkana Kenya.

This Turkana tribe have made this original example from hippopotamus or rhinoceros hide, it is difficult to say which one?

It has an elongated, rectangular shape with a central ridge and slightly curved and pointed corners. The central ridge also aids in deflecti... read more

Code: 52113

475.00 GBP