Unworn
marching boots or Jackboots – perfect for WW2 collector /WW2 German portrayal
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This
auction is for an unworn pair of
military boots in European size 43
These boots
are essentially identical to WW2 German marching boots ( marschstiefel ) , or jackboots, but I believe these were
actually produced after WW2 using the same equipment, in the same way other
uniform items appear to have been - such as the Kradmantel (in that case made in
Austria so far as I am aware).
I believe
these “jackboots” continued in use in Czechoslovakia into the latter part of
the 20th century although they are sometimes sold as original unissued
German WW2 boots – occasionally by reputable dealers. This is because they appear
the same as unissued WW2 marching boots – complete with heel irons and WW2 German pattern hobnails. This pair of
boots have no visible date that I can see - but it may have been obscured. The age is
therefore uncertain but the boots seem entirely wearable.
These boots
are now quite rare in their own right and probably collectable. They are
arguably made to a higher standard than replica boots as they seem, in essence,
a continuation of the WW2 production run intended for military wear – but of
course no longer for the Wehrmacht…
Size
These boots are marked 43 - this would be a UK size 9 or US size 9.5.
Condition
Although
these boots have no apparent wear they do have some minor damage at the top of
the shaft at the back (please see photos) although this is not very noticeable does
not make them any less wearable. In addition there are various other small
marks and damage presumably as a result of rough storage etc.
If these
boots are correctly blackened they would be virtually indistinguishable from
WW2 German jackboots or marschstiefel.
Low starting
price for what amount to a pair of “original” marschstiefel
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and reply as quickly as I can as all sales are final.
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to this sale.
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