Item Description
Original Items: Only One Pair Available. The composition sole combat service boot, or "double buckle boot" as it is commonly known, originated as part of a project to create a universal combat uniform. Revised footwear was included in this project that was hoped to provide improved performance in the field while at the same time reducing the number of items the Quartermaster had to supply. In fact, a major impetus to bring the combat boot to fruition was the result of the poor performance of existing footwear during the early stages of the North African campaign. Though early combat boot experimentation looked at new designs and special purposes, the end result was a universal issue boot that was formed by combining the latest service shoe development with a simple and economical double buckle cuff. Approved by the Army Service Forces in 1943, the boot was being mass produced during the latter stages of the war, and by late 1944/early 1945 was being issued in quantity to troops overseas.
The boots are in wonderful condition and appears to have had a long service life and life after the war. They have replacement laces in them though everything else appears to be original to the boots. Though they are a serviceable pair of boots, they are two different sizes and manufacturers. The left boot was made by the Plymouth Rubber Company and is a size 9 ½. The right boot was made by the United States Rubber Company and is in a size 9.
A lovely pair for display purposes!
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