Original Item: Only One Pair Available. These are nearly impossible to find on the market today: an authentic pair of World War Two United States Airborne Paratrooper Leather Gloves as used by Paratroopers on D-day! These gloves were originally designed to be cavalry riding gloves, but were adopted for use by US airborne paratroopers during WWII as well as various other “specialty” type soldiers. They were issued with and without buckles, and this pair is the Type II version with the buckle adjustment for the wrist closure.

Both are nicely marked on the interior with data stamps and size 9 (Medium), as well as what looks to be the full manufacturer and contract information! Both gloves are matched with the following markings:

SIZE 9 TYPE II
THE KRUPP MFG.CO
CONT. NO. W669 QM-7689
CONT. DATED 10//11/39
Q.M. TENT. SPEC. 8/29/39
STOCK NO. 73-G-21406
PHILA. Q.M. DEPOT

Both are offered in very good supple condition, and they do not appear to have seen much use at all, and are barely even broken in. A nearly identical pair can be found at the WWII Airborne Museum.

Comes more than ready for display!