| Place | North & Central America: United States of America |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL29726 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Canvas, Cotton, Metal |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 1938-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Canvas Gaiters : US Army
Description
A pair of United States Army drab canvas gaiters, worn with shoes or boots by US servicemen. The gaiters are laced with nine hooks and ten eyelets on the outer side of each, and fastened to the shoe by a webbing strap and metal buckle. Size '2R' is embroidered on a label sewn onto the inner seam. Five lines of illegible black text are printed on the inner lining of each gaiter.
History / Summary
US Army drab gaiters of type M-1938, Dismounted, Protective, Stock No. 72-L-62027 – 72-L-62048, were issued in four sizes from R1 –R4, and worn extensively during the Second World War. Also identified as leggings.