BOAS Militaria

London 1936 Hallmarked Silver Matchbox Cover with Long Royal Swan Vestas Matchbox

Here on offer is a London 1936 hallmarked silver matchbox cover with a long Royal Swan Vestas matchbox.

The long solid silver matchbox cover has a beautiful engine turned surface, set with a blank rectangular cartouche. There are a couple of surface marks and scratches to the finish.

The solid and cutaway sides are plain and also show some minor indentations.
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Code: 51299

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Unusual WW1 Menin Gate Souvenir - Ballpoint Pen with Large White Celluloid Feather

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 souvenir that is a ballpoint pen fitted with a large white celluloid feather, to look like a Victorian dip pen.

The feather is actually very detailed and appears to be made from an early celluloid or plastic and fits snuggly to a smooth gilt brass pen grip.

Printed on the feather is a coloured image of the famous Menin Gate at Ypres ... read more

Code: 50868

25.00 GBP

Impressive Large King Leopold II Belgian Gilt Bronze Medal – Sleidinge Festival 1894

Here on offer is an impressive Large King Leopold II Belgian gilt bronze medal dated 1894.

This large medal is in excellent condition and retains a large amount of its original gilt finish.

The obverse depicts the portrait of King Leopold II and the reverse has the words:

GEMEENTE
SLEIDINGE
FESTIVAL
1894

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Code: 50955

45.00 GBP

M1908 Brazilian Mauser Bayonet with Brass Mounted Leather Scabbard

Here on offer is an excellent example of a M1908 Brazilian Mauser bayonet with brass mounted leather scabbard.

I believe they were made for use with the 7 mm M1908 Mauser rifle that was produced for Brazil by DWM in Germany.

These bayonets were made from 1908–1914 by several German blade makers. Such as Simson & Co. of Suhl, and Alex Coppel.

There a... read more

Code: 50961

115.00 GBP

Cased Army Athletic Association Bronze Silver Plated Medallion Awarded for Army Boys Cross Country Championships “A” – Winner J/RFN. R. STEWARD 1960

Here on offer is a vintage cased Army Athletic Association bronze silver plated medallion awarded for Army Boys Cross Country Championships “A” – winner J/RFN. R. STEWARD 1960.

The obverse depicts the image of the Greek god Hermes, seated on the ground, adjusting his winged sandals (pédila). He is also wearing a winged traveller’s hat (petasos) and has a staff entwined with snak... read more

Code: 52425

25.00 GBP

French Ministry of War - Bronze Medallion for Military Physical Training Preparation - Prize of The Minister c1911

Here on offer is a cased example of a French Ministry of War - Bronze Medallion for Military Physical Training Preparation - Prize of The Minister circa 1911.

This very large solid bronze medallion has on the obverse the image of La Patrie seated on a cannon showing a young soldier the feats of arms of the French Army.

Around the edge are the words:

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Code: 50661

25.00 GBP

WW1 Sweetheart Brooch made from a Cap Badge for The 18th County of London Battalion (London Irish)

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 sweetheart brooch made from a cap badge for The 18th County of London Battalion (London Irish)

The original white metal cap badge retains all of its original fine detailing and displays a silver finish.

On the back, the retaining slider has been professionally removed and a fixing pin and “C” clasp has been fitted, enabling it to ... read more

Code: 52414

20.00 GBP

Vintage British Railway Rectangular Cast Iron 1 ¼ Track Cant Plate

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage British Railway rectangular cast iron 1 ¼ track cant plate.

This type of small rectangular cant plate is a highly collectible piece of lineside railwayana, used historically to indicate a track elevation (cant or superelevation) of exactly 1.25 inches on a curve.

Trackmen used them to easily verify the track's banking... read more

Code: 52424

15.00 GBP

Late Victorian Brass and MOP Cheroot “V” Cutter Multi-tool with Knife and Fork c1880

Here on offer is a fine example of a Victorian brass and (MOP) mother of pearl cigar/cheroot “V” cutter multi-tool with a knife and fork.

This type of antique cheroot multi-tool represents a highly specialised category of late 19th century smoking multi-tools. Cheroots are small, open-ended cigars that became popular in the Victorian era. Smokers carried compact multi-functional ... read more

Code: 52423

75.00 GBP