BOAS Militaria

Scarce Norwegian M1957/SLG Bayonet and Scabbard made from 1935 WW2 German K-98 III Bayonet and 1942 Scabbard

Here on offer is a scarce Norwegian M1957/SLG bayonet and scabbard.

This type of bayonet was made from captured WW2 German K-98 (M1884/98) III bayonets, to mount and use with the U.S. MI Garand rifle, in 1957.

At the end of WW2, Norway inherited a quantity of captured Kar 98k rifles and K-98 III bayonets from their German occupiers. When the USA provided Norway wit... read more

Code: 52042

195.00 GBP

Extra Photos of Norwegian M1957/SLG Bayonet - 52042

Original Antique “THE METROPOLITAN” Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr St Birmingham c1902

Here on offer is an original antique “THE METROPOLITAN” whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr Street Birmingham, circa 1902.

It still retains its original twisted silk cord lanyard.

The front of the whistle is stamped with the following details:

THE METROPOLITAN
PATENT
J. HUDSON & CO.
244. BARR ST
BIRMINGHAM

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Code: 52070

40.00 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

Early 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger by rare maker F & A HELBIG STEINBACH (Kr.M.) with Waffenamt Stamp

Here on offer is an early-untouched 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger by a rare maker of this dagger, F.A. HELBIG STEINBACH (Kr.M.).

The F. & A. Helbig (Gaesler) Messerfabrik company traces its beginnings prior to 1928. The company had previously been named "F. & W. Helbig" for Ferdinand & Wilhelm Helbig, but was renamed after Frieda and Alfred Helbig when he took over later that year... read more

Code: 50025

Post WW2 British Military Machete with Leather Scabbard by B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955

Here on offer is an original example of a post WW2 British military machete with a thick brown leather scabbard B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955.

The two black composite grip slabs are in excellent solid condition. Unusually there are four smooth notches in the metal of the tang and both grips, that allows the four fingers of your hand to fit snuggly in the grip.

The grip... read more

Code: 51402

95.00 GBP

WW1 Royal Engineers 1915 Hallmarked Silver & Gold SMLE Rifle Sweetheart Brooch with Original Case

Here on offer is a top quality WW1 Royal Engineers, 1915 hallmarked silver & gold SMLE rifle sweetheart brooch, with its original case.

On the front it depicts a heavily gold plated miniature Royal Engineers badge, with a George V cypher. This has been mounted on a detailed silver miniature WW1 period S.M.L.E style rifle, complete with its fixed bayonet and sling.

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Code: 51794

75.00 GBP

Rare 19th Century Elephant Hide Warrior Shield from the Hadendoa people of the Beja Tribe from Sudan/Eritrea

Here on offer is a rare 19th century Elephant hide warrior shield made by the Hadendoa people of the Beja Tribe from Sudan/Eritrea.

This example is a museum quality piece!

The Hadendoa are a nomadic, pastoral people group, a major branch of the larger Beja people of eastern Sudan, Eritrea, and Egypt, known for their fierce warriors, distinctive hairstyles (earning ... read more

Code: 52129

375.00 GBP

Scarce German Leopard 2 Tank 120mm Shell Casing Base

Here on offer is a scarce German Leopard 2 tank, 120mm shell casing base.

My understanding is that authentic German Leopard 2 tank 120mm shell casing bases are difficult to find?

The German Leopard 2 tank uses combustible cartridge cases, produced by Rheinmetall, for its 120mm ammunition, meaning the main body of the case burns up during firing. The only part that... read more

Code: 52153

55.00 GBP

Vintage Girl Guides Knife with Marlin Spike by Gill Herbert & Co. of Sheffield

Here on offer is a vintage Girl Guides knife with marlin spike made by Gill Herbert of Sheffield.

This Girl Guide knife has a 2.25” folding steel blade and a 2.5” folding marlin spike.

It is stamped on one side of the blades ricasso with the maker’s details, being:

GILL
HERBERT
& Co.
SHEFFIELD

The steel blade now ... read more

Code: 52279