Original U.S. WWII Airborne Paratrooper Brown Leather Jump Boots by Herman in Size 6 - New Old Stock U.S. Edged Weapons Measures approximately: 4

Measures approximately: 4

A very interesting piece of WWI Era memorabilia

was assigned to the new Kelly Field on 7 May 1917 to erect tents for the First Provisional Recruit Regiment

The front brass face retains surprisingly crisp details and has aged wonderfully

000 Maynard primer locks and bolsters and delivered all to Philadelphia’s Frankford Arsenal location

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Paratrooper Brown Leather Jump Boots by Herman in Size 6 - New Old Stock U.S. Edged Weapons Measures approximately: 4Original Items: Only One Pair Available. The "Corcoran Style" Jump Boot was devised specifically for the airborne infantry; the most significant change from regular infantry boots were the lack of leggings which prevented the snagging of parachute risers. They were designed in 1941 and put into action for the 82nd Airborne. After training, the troopers were allowed to blouse their M42 Trousers into their boots, when before during training they needed