Original U.S. WWII Airborne Paratrooper Brown Leather Jump Boots - Service Used French Gun Magazines for several years

for several years

It is also marked 1833 / 499 on the barrel knoxform

Overall Length: 21 Inches

on 1 December 1943

The blade is clean and sharp

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Paratrooper Brown Leather Jump Boots - Service Used French Gun Magazines for several yearsOriginal 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