Uniform Accoutrements - Issued Boots - World War 2 from 1942

This pattern of boot had a line of double stitching evident on the ‘upper toe' of the boot Variations between manufacturers could result in some items displaying metal heel or toe plates and others having just a plain, leather sole. There were some variations in the colour - from light tan (London Tan) to brown. Some manufacturers altered the design of the heel plate, so that the plate was complete around its perimeter or circumference - and not open at one end, like a ‘horse shoe'. A major variation however was the addition of brass "Jungle Cleats" which were added to improve grip in muddy conditions a lesson learnt from experience gained on the Kokoda Trail.