Item Description
Original Items. Only One Set Available. The M1866 Marschstiefel, were also known as Infanteriestiefel , but Frontsoldaten themselves would call them "Knobelbecher" (Dice-shakers). Prior to 1910, Marschstiefel were dyed black, but with the issue of the new field uniform in 1910, boots and other leather gear were issued in the natural brown leather.
This is a tremendous pair, the nicest we have offered, with the leather in fantastic service-used condition. There is a small metal reinforcement at the tip of the soles. This set doesn’t appear to have had hobnails, meaning they were likely issued near to the beginning of the war. Both boots retain their two pull-up straps which are very often missing from these. There is no size marking, but we believe them to be roughly a US Size 8, but leather shrinkage may have made them a bit smaller.
These are a very scarce piece of footwear to encounter from the First World War. This set is in fantastic condition, the nicest we have ever seen, so don’t miss out. Comes ready for further research and display.
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