BOAS Militaria

Unusual Antique Central African Tribal Dagger with 4.5” Leaf Shaped Blade and Skin Covered Sheath

Here on offer is an unusual antique Central African tribal dagger, featuring a forged iron leaf-shaped blade and a wooden grip wrapped in a continuous coil of a brass, complete with a skin covered sheath.

The hand-forged iron, double-edged leaf shaped blade, with a central raised spine. Both edges retain a sharp cutting edge and interestingly it has a serrated edge on the lower ... read more

Code: 52473

35.00 GBP

WW2 British Military Machete by S & J Kitchin Ltd dated 1945 with Leather Scabbard dated 1944

Here on offer is an unusual late war version of an original WW2 British military machete by S & J Kitchin Ltd that is dated 1945.

It comes with a thick brown leather scabbard that is dated 1944 and also stamped with 83.

The two black composite grip slabs are in good solid condition with a couple of cracks in the slabs near the top. What is unusual about this exampl... read more

Code: 51408

125.00 GBP

Fine Antique Horn Handled Ridding Crop with Concealed Blade – Short Sword Stick

Here on offer is the best example of an antique horn handled riding crop with a concealed blade (short sword stick), that I have ever owned. Probably made in the early 1900’s.

It has a beautiful blonde horn handle carved into the form of a horse’s leg, that has been fitted on the top with a flat silver horse shoe. The horn is in excellent condition, with just a natural groove and... read more

Code: 52427

195.00 GBP

Rare Anglo-Boer War - POW made Wooden Shoe Pin Cushion – Bermuda c1902

Here on offer is a wonderful example of an Anglo-Boer POW (prisoner of war), carved wooden “shoe pin cushion”, that I believe was made in one of the POW camps in Bermuda in around 1902.

I acquired this shoe along with a POW made wooden chest, item 51082, many years ago and was told both where POW made pieces from Bermuda. This piece is not marked or dated, but a lot of the smalle... read more

Code: 52472

95.00 GBP

Army Cadet Force Silver Sports Medal awarded to L/CPL Cheeseman for 2nd Place in the 100yds in 1946

Here on offer is a post WW2 Army Cadet Force, silver sports medal, awarded to L/CPL Cheeseman for 2nd Place in the junior 100yds, at the Middlesex County Athletic Championships, held on 23rd June 1946.

The medal is not hallmarked, but tests as sterling silver or it has a very thick silver plating.

The front depicts in relief, three runners in motion, inscribed with... read more

Code: 52471

35.00 GBP

Vintage Scottish Kilt Pin on its Original Display Card – MIZPAH SERIES c1950

Here on offer is a vintage Scottish kilt pin on its original display card, marked MIZPAH SERIES, circa 1950.

This is a classic example of a traditional metal Scottish kilt pin, but surprisingly it is still fitted to its original display card.

The plated pin is in excellent condition and is clearly unused.

The card is now slightly creased and marked ... read more

Code: 52470

10.00 GBP

Vintage Stainless Steel Rigging Knife with 2.75” Blade, Shackle Key and Screwdriver, named to NIGEL c1960

Here on offer is a vintage British stainless steel sailor’s rigging knife with 2.75” blade, shackle key and screwdriver, circa 1960.

There is no maker that I can see on the knife, just on the front grip plate, it is marked with:

STAINLESS THROUGHOUT

It has a 2.75” blade and flat screwdriver head at the pivot end.

There is also a shack... read more

Code: 52469

20.00 GBP

WW2 British Naval 20mm Oerlikon Anti-Aircraft Autocannon Shell Casing (not fired) by Raleigh Cycle Co. 1944

Here on offer is a fine example of a “never fired”, WW2 British Naval 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft autocannon shell casing, by Raleigh Cycle Co., dated 1944.

The 20mm Oerlikon was among the most important light anti-aircraft weapons used by Allied forces during WW2. Mounted aboard Royal Navy warships, merchant vessels and coastal installations, it proved highly effective against l... read more

Code: 52468