BOAS Militaria

Impressive German Gentleman’s Miniature Medal Chain “Frackkette” with Four Medals

Here on offer is a fine example of a German gentleman’s miniature medal chain, known as a “Frackkette”, fitted with four medals.

A Frackkette (or Frackkettchen) is a traditional German miniature medal chain designed to be worn with civilian evening formal wear, specifically a tailcoat or tuxedo, strictly for formal civilian social etiquette.

It features precision-c... read more

Code: 52448

95.00 GBP

Vintage Thin Black Swiss Victorinox Double Bladed Watch Case Opener Knife – Branded LOCKHART

Here on offer is a vintage thin black Swiss Victorinox double bladed watch case opener knife, branded with the name “LOCKHART”.

This is an unusual type of a Swiss Victorinox knife that I believe was made as a watch case opener.

It has dual ultra flat, rigid stainless steel blades engineered to slip into tiny case back gaps, without bending.

The grip... read more

Code: 52450

20.00 GBP

Vintage Miniature German Boot Knife with Horn Grip and Original Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a great example of a miniature German boot knife with genuine horn grip and original leather sheath.

The grip is made from a small section of stag antler horn that is fitted with a ribbed polished nickel pommel cap and a tapering ferrule.

The single edged blade is in excellent condition with just some light age staining as shown in my photos.
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Code: 52449

25.00 GBP

19th Century Afghan Salawar Short Sword 'Khyber Knife' with 15” Blade and Antler Horn Grip

Here on offer is what I believe is an early 19th century antler horn hilted Indo-Persian Afghan Salawar short sword, more commonly known as the infamous 'Khyber knife’.

This type of sword was the dread of many British soldier’s, serving on the North West Frontier during the 19th and early 20th century.

The 15” hand forged steel blade is actually in great condition,... read more

Code: 52430

195.00 GBP

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Impressive RAF Related Antique Winged Car Mascot with an Early RAC Car Badge and RAF Brass Cap Badge

Here on offer is an impressive RAF related antique winged car mascot enhanced with an early RAC car badge and RAF brass cap badge.

From what I can make out, it looks to have possibly been made up from a 1920’s Buick Master “winged” car mascot/radiator cap, that originally would have had a temperature heat gauge in the centre?

Where the gauge would have been fitted,... read more

Code: 51564

175.00 GBP

Unusual WW2 Lady’s "Sweetheart" Black Patent Handbag with WW2 Royal Tank Regiment Cap Badge

Here on offer is a really unusual and possibly unique, WW2 lady’s "sweetheart" black patent handbag, fitted with a WW2 Royal Tank Regiment cap badge.

The handbag has clearly been used and loved and now the black patent has a crazed finish and is rubbed/missing on the corners.

The strap is also very fragile and is just about holding together at the top.

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Code: 51609

30.00 GBP

Rare Antique Hand Carved Wooden Native Indian Chief Pipe Rack c1900

The carved heads themselves are very detailed and depict the style of the classic Native Indian Chief, as often seen on large carved cigar store advertising figures of that period.

I can only find similar examples of Indian Chief head pipes, but no pipe racks, making this a very rare and highly collectable piece of early Native Indian art.

The pipe rack is in great... read more

Code: 51556

175.00 GBP

African Wood Carved and Patterned Coconut Grater “Mbuzi” Zaramo People Tanzania

Here on offer is a great example of an African wood carved and patterned coconut grater/scraper, known as a “Mbuzi” by the Zaramo people of Tanzania, East Africa.

The Zaramo people are a Bantu ethnic group living in the coastal plains and low hills of Tanzania, primarily around the largest city and former capital, Dar es Salaam. They number in the hundreds of thousands, predomina... read more

Code: 52445

95.00 GBP

Mint 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 couple of these unused, near mint knives, still with their original waxed paper wrapping.

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

Code: 52444

55.00 GBP