BOAS Militaria

Damaged WW1 Leather and Silver ID Bracelet for Sidney Cadogan – Sapper with Royal Engineers - Service No. 267206

Here on offer is a WW1 ID bracelet for Sidney Cadogan, who was a sapper serving with the Royal Engineers.

According to the CWGC Commonwealth War Graves Commission, he survived WW1.

The bracelet is sadly damaged with part of the leather strap now missing. The half with the buckle is still present, along with the leather that runs behind the oval disc, but the brown... read more

Code: 52084

35.00 GBP

Original WW2 Souvenir of Italy Campaign Link Bracelet dated 1945

Here on offer is an original WW2 souvenir of Italy campaign link bracelet, dated 1945.

It seems to be made from silver plated brass and has a larger central plaque with an elliptically rounded shape.

These bracelets usually depict the campaigns and battles the soldier was involved in and vary from bracelet to bracelet.

On the front in relief is the ... read more

Code: 51085

55.00 GBP

Vintage SOLAR “Original Bowie Knife” with Black Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a vintage SOLAR “Original Bowie Knife” with black leather sheath.

A vintage Bowie type knife with white metal pommel, stacked leather grip, small brass guard, steel blade marked ‘Original Bowie Knife’ and ‘Sola’ on the ricasso. It comes in its original black leather sheath and in good order with some light rust pitting to the blade. It measures 11 inches long.read more

Code: 52083

35.00 GBP

Unusually Large WW1 Period, Silver Plate and Wooden Presentation Spoon for the 5th Battalion - Royal Sussex Regiment

Here on offer is an unusually large WW1 period, silver plate and wooden presentation spoon for the 5th Battalion - Royal Sussex Regiment.

This large spoon has been beautifully made with a heavily silver-plated handle and a carved wooden spoon bowl.

On the front of the handle is a finely detailed Royal Sussex Regimental emblem, which I think is made from sterling si... read more

Code: 51134

75.00 GBP

WW2 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by ALCOSO with Beautiful Dark Orange Grip

Here on offer is an impressive looking WW2 German 2nd model Luftwaffe dagger by ALCOSO with a beautiful dark orange grip.

The Pommel is in excellent condition with crisp hand-enhanced oak leaves and the swastikas retain some of the original gilt finish, which now has a dark patina.

The Grip is a beautiful dark orange coloured trolon/celluloid type and is complete w... read more

Code: 50984

550.00 GBP

Stunning WW1 Royal Artillery Silver, Enamel and Faux Diamond Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 period Royal Artillery silver, enamel and faux diamond Sweetheart Brooch.

This fine quality silver brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the blue and red enamel to the crown and ribbons.

I can’t find any maker or hallmarks but it does test positive for 925 Sterling grade silver and weighs a heavy 5.1g.
... read more

Code: 50291

50.00 GBP

Cased Queen Elizabeth II - Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to D.G. DANIEL – Royal Navy

Here on offer is a very fine example of a genuine Queen Elizabeth II version (post 1952) of a Long Service and Good Conduct medal, awarded to D G Daniel, a Petty Officer Writer in the Royal Navy.

Writers were primarily clerical, being responsible for legal, pay, welfare and career issues for a crew. When a Royal Navy ship went into action, they could also be utilised with... read more

Code: 50452

80.00 GBP

Impressive WW1 Trench Art Crucifix made from Bullets and Cartridge Cases

Here on offer is a fine piece of WW1 Trench Art, being a Crucifix made from used bullets and brass cartridge cases.

From some research I have done it appears these crucifixes where probably commercially produced from two French 8mm lebel cartridge cases with three German bullet projectiles forming the cross at the top.

The figure of Christ, formed from pressed bra... read more

Code: 50438

45.00 GBP

WW2 Gravesend Sea School GSS Lapel Badge by J. R. Guant

Here on offer is a WW2 period Gravesend Sea School GSS lapel badge by J R Guant, Birmingham.

This circular white metal badge has the detailed image of a Viking ship on the front with GSS det in the sail. Around the inner edge are the words:

GRAVESEND SEA SCHOOL

Then on the reverse it has the half-moon shaped button hole fitting that is stamped with ... read more

Code: 52082

10.00 GBP

Unusual Antique Multi-Tool Horseman’s Farrier’s Knife with Horn Grip c1880

Here on offer is a rare and unusual example of an antique multi-tool horseman’s farrier’s knife with horn grip plates, circa 1880.

This fine example has various tools, being: two blades, corkscrew, rectangular spike/punch, flat head screwdriver tip and a long hook for cleaning horse hooves.

What is unusual about this knife is the fact the two blades are made by dif... read more

Code: 52080

65.00 GBP