Original German 1930 Era Special Units Black Leather Boot Leggings- One Pair U.S. Equipment Original Item: What an incredible

Original Item: What an incredible find

and each has gimp embroidered epaulettes

and condition vary

Production records indicate that nearly 20 Million helmets were manufactured between early 1939 and May 1944

The starter tab is marked with the manufacturer’s initials

Original German 1930 Era Special Units Black Leather Boot Leggings- One Pair U.S. Equipment Original Item: What an incredibleOriginal Item: In World War One officer's tended to wear leather knee boots while other ranks wore the much cheaper ankle boots. Conditions were such that the lower leg (calf) still needed added protection so the British had introduced "Puttees" which in effect was a large bandage that wrapped from just below the knee to the ankle hence protecting the trousers from mud and wear. Unable to afford knee boots for Other Ranks Germany Italy Austrian