BOAS Militaria

Rare Antique Scissor Multitool with Quill Cutter Folding Blades and Leather Covered Case c1880

Here on offer is a rare antique scissor multitool with its sleeve cover and two quill cutter folding blades and leather covered case, circa 1880.

This antique scissor multitool has a design unlike any other. Rather than folding in the same plane as the scissor movement, the knife blades in each handle fold out perpendicular.

The scissors are made from carbon steel... read more

Code: 52328

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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

Vintage British Royal Navy Deck Knife with Leather Sheath by J. ADAMS dated 1992

Here on offer is a Vintage British Royal Navy Deck Knife with Leather Sheath by J. ADAMS of Sheffield, dated 1992.

The stainless steel single edged blade has a good cutting edge but the finish now has some dark speckling to the blade surfaces.

It is etched on one side with the maker’s name, date of manufacture and an MOD broad arrow (crow’s foot) mark.

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Code: 52329

30.00 GBP

Bronze Award for the International Shooting Sport Federation World Championships held in Granada Spain on 19th July 1933

Here on offer is a very finely detailed bronze award for the International Shooting Sport Federation World Championships held in Granada Spain on 19th July 1933.

This beautifully cast bronze rectangular award/plaque depicts the relief image of a robed female allegorical figure holding a laurel wreath along with another female figure that is supporting a winged “angel” or possibly... read more

Code: 52326

45.00 GBP

Vintage Unused British Army Folding Two-Piece Stainless Steel Clasp or Jack Knife Dated 1952 with Original Waxed Paper Wrapping

Here on offer is a vintage unused British army folding, two-piece stainless steel clasp or jack knife, dated 1952 with original waxed paper wrapping.

I have managed to acquire a few of these unused, near mint knives, still with their original waxed paper wrapping.

It has a main blade, a combination can & bottle opener, along with a screwdriver tip and at the othe... read more

Code: 52325

55.00 GBP

Antique Navy Rope Knife with Stag Horn Grips by Michael Hunter & Son of Sheffield c1860

Here on offer is a fine example of an early version of a folding navy or whaler type rope knife with beautiful stag horn grips by the English maker, Michael Hunter & Son of Sheffield, England, circa 1860.

Even though there are no military markings, I believe these knifes where used by both the British Royal Navy and the American Navy’s during the American Civil War and possibly t... read more

Code: 52324

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

Unusual Pair of WW2 Trench Art Models of Locusts linked to the WW2 American M22 “Locust” Tank

Here on offer is are an unusual and possibly unique pair of WW2 Trench Art models of locusts, linked to the WW2 American M22 “Locust” tank.

I was told (but have no provenance) that they were made by maintenance arm of the British 6th Airbourne Division, that worked on the American M22 “Locust” tanks during WW2.

In early 1941 it was decided by the United States on ... read more

Code: 52323

Scarce WW1 Period Small Copper Medal Token from Miss Sandes Soldiers Home

Here on offer is a scarce WW1 period small copper medal token from Miss Sandes Soldiers Home.

Elise Sandes (1851 – August 1934) was the founder of a welfare movement for soldiers that bears her name and still survives today. She was an evangelical Christian and philanthropist and her concern for a young soldier in Tralee in the late 1860s led her to set up a centre for soldiers'... read more

Code: 52267