Original U.S. WWII Airborne Paratrooper Brown Leather Jump Boots by Herman in Size 6 - New Old Stock Crimean War History of the Bag

History of the Bag

It does not appear to have been refinished

so it looks to have been purpose made as a parade or sample rifle

and New Zealand forces under SCAP were organized into a sub-command known as British Commonwealth Occupation Force

and this same marking has been seen on similar design copper pint pots from the later Victorian Era

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Paratrooper Brown Leather Jump Boots by Herman in Size 6 - New Old Stock Crimean War History of the BagOriginal 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