Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely example of a moderately serviceable M1943 “double buckle” combat boots. The boots are a matched pair offered in a size 8 1/2 which can be found on the leather buckle cuff above each ankle. The laces are original period issue and the boots themselves show no signs of significant damage.

The composition sole combat service boot, or "double buckle boot" as it is commonly known, originated as part of a project to create a universal combat uniform. Revised footwear was included in this project that was hoped to provide improved performance in the field while at the same time reducing the number of items the Quartermaster had to supply. In fact, a major impetus to bring the combat boot to fruition was the result of the poor performance of existing footwear during the early stages of the North African campaign. Though early combat boot experimentation looked at new designs and special purposes, the end result was a universal issue boot that was formed by combining the latest service shoe development with a simple and economical double buckle cuff. Approved by the Army Service Forces in 1943, the boot was being mass produced during the latter stages of the war, and by late 1944/early 1945 was being issued in quantity to troops overseas. These boots were also seen being issued during the Korean War alongside the M48 service boots.

The boots themselves show signs of moderate wear on the soles, they only show light wear on the leather portions of the boots. Both boots were made by Endicott Johnson Corporation.

This lovely pair comes more than ready for further research and display.