BOAS Militaria

Personalised WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife with Stag Horn Grip & Leather Sheath

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 3rd Pattern FS fighting knife with a beautiful stag horn grip and a personalised pommel cap.

It was originally thought that these knives where made prior to WW2, but evidence has surfaced from period photos of soldiers wearing them in combat. An example of a Belgium soldier wearing one in 1944, is shown on page 197 of Ron Flook’s exc... read more

Code: 50488

225.00 GBP

WW2 1945 Belgium XXX Corps ALAMEIN CUXHAVEN Bronze Medal Commemorating Final Advance into Germany with Box

Here on offer is a WW2 1945 Belgium XXX Corps ALAMEIN CUXHAVEN bronze medal commemorating final advance into Germany with its original round box.

On the obverse, it depicts the rampant boar insignia of the XXX Corps, with the Headquarters 1st Army Group (later Headquarters British Army of the Rhine) insignia above, the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade insignia to the left of the boa... read more

Code: 51418

45.00 GBP

Huge Antique French Folding Palm Knife Stag Grip and 10” Blade – NOGENT DG

Here on offer is massive example of an antique French folding Palm knife with a genuine stag horn grip and 10” blade – NOGENT DG.

This is the largest example I have seen of one these famous French knives.

The impressive large stag horn grip is 12” long and has a great aged patina to its finish.

The large 10” long single edged steel blade, slots onto ... read more

Code: 50778

175.00 GBP

Silver ERII Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 with NEAR EAST clasp for Operation Musketeer - Suez Crisis 1956

Here on offer is a fine example of a ERII Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 with a NEAR EAST clasp issued for Operation Musketeer, Suez Crisis 1956

It is named to D.P. CASTLE who served in the Royal Navy as an able seaman.

Awarded for service in support of ‘Operation Musketeer’, a conflict often referred to as the ‘Suez Crisis’ that took place between 31st Octobe... read more

Code: 51960

125.00 GBP

Nazi Party 9ct Gold Swastika Charm or Small Pendant

Here on offer is what I believe is a Nazi Party 9ct gold Swastika charm or small pendant.

The front has the cut-out Swastika emblem in the centre and a plain circular border. It still retains its suspension loop and is in perfect undamaged condition.

On the reverse is stamped “9ct” indicating it is made of durable 375 grade gold.

There are no hallma... read more

Code: 52539

45.00 GBP

Antique Gilded Bronze Ashtray Depicting a Scene of a WW1 French Soldier marked E. Herzic

Here on offer is an antique gilded bronze ashtray depicting a scene of a WW1 French soldier and marked E. Herzic.

The selected item appears to be an antique gilded bronze military scene ashtray/dish, signed by the French artist E. Herzic, who I believe was active in Paris during the early 20th century.

It depicts, in fine detailing, a WW1 French soldier in uniform,... read more

Code: 52538

175.00 GBP

Extra Photos of WW1 Gilt Bronze Ashtray

Antique Vertical Boiler Model Steam Engine

Here on offer is a great example of an antique vertical boiler model Steam Engine.

I believe this example has been professionally “hand made” as I can’t find any makers mark or label. It looks very similar to antique German made examples by Ernst Plank of this type of vertical boiler steam engine.

The main cylindrical boiler is made from copper and the main wheel/s... read more

Code: 50424

75.00 GBP

Excellent Original WW2 8th Army and (MID) Mentioned in Despatches Medal Group

Here on offer is a truly excellent example of a WW2 8th Army and MID Medal group.

The full size medal group consists of:

The 1939 – 1945 Star with ribbon
The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar with ribbon
The France and Germany Star with ribbon
Defence Medal and ribbon
War medal with MID Bronze Oak Leaf and ribbon

8th Army Bar ... read more

Code: 50365

Rare Antique Trocar Medical Instrument c1840

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique Trocar medical instrument circa 1840.

The Trocar served as a tool for extracting accumulated bodily fluids until the development of diuretics. It involved inserting the trocar, along with its accompanying cannula pipe, into either the chest or abdomen. Subsequently, the trocar was withdrawn, allowing the fluid to be drained through th... read more

Code: 51646

65.00 GBP