| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Amiens Harbonnieres Area, Hamel Area, Vaire |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM03950 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Leather, Metal |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Western Front 1918: Giles/1918 Uniforms |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
German leather ankle boots
Description
Pair of German M1893 side-laced pattern leather ankle boots (Schnurschuhe). The boots are worn from use. A central leather seam runs up the front of each boot. The boots feature six metal eyelets for leather side-laces and hobnailed soles.
History / Summary
Standard ankle boots worn by a member of the German army. This pair was found at Vaire Wood on 12 July 1918 and collected by a member of 17 Battalion.