The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
PAIR OF BROWN LEATHER BOOTS WITH GREEN CANVAS UPPERS LACED TO 3/4 CALF, OF THE TYPE ISSUED TO THE AFRIKA KORPS. BOTH BOOTS ARE STAMPED '42' ON THE SOLE. THE HEELS ARE BOUND WITH METAL, THE SOLES ARE HOB- NAILED AND THE TOES BEAR METAL CAPS WITH 'SCHELMA 3' STAMPED IN THEM
Of the type worn by an infantryman of the German Afrika Korps. This small German force, led by General Erwin Rommel, fought in North Africa from March 1941 to May 1943. Though including tank units, its mainstay was the tough and efficient German infantryman.
Jacket of the type worn by an infantryman of the German Afrika Korps. This small German force, led by General Erwin Rommel, fought in North Africa from March 1941 to May 1943. Though including tank u
Pair of black leather three quarter length German jackboots (Marschstiefel) as worn by other ranks. The boots are of a treated suede finish. They have no toe-caps, and each has a pair of black webbing
Pair of German M1893 side-laced pattern leather ankle boots (Schnurschuhe). The boots are worn from use. A central leather seam runs up the front of each boot. The boots feature six metal eyelets for
Pair of brown leather ankle boots with leather soles and heels, heavy cotton stitching, six pairs of brown-painted brass lace eyelets, a leather loop at the upper rear of the boot to retain the laces,
Black leather General Purpose boots with stitching over the toe, front lacing and side zip fastenings.The boots extend beyond the ankle and are reinforced with an extra strip of leather down the back
Pair of black leather ankle boots without toecaps. There are eight pairs of black painted brass eyelets per boot for the laces, which are light brown leather. The soles are reinforced with hobnails, t
