German leather ankle boots Accession Number: RELAWM03950

Description

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 leather side-laces and hobnailed soles.

Contextual Description

Standard ankle boots worn by a member of the German army. This pair was found at Vaire Wood on 12 July 1918 and collected by a member of 17 Battalion.

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM03950
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Uniform
Physical Description
Material: Leather
Material: Metal
Measurement
Overall (Conservation): 180 x 110 x 300 mm
Date Made
Unknown
Place Made
Gallery location
Main Bld: First World War Gallery, Western Front 1918
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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