Original U.S. WWII Unissued Airborne Paratrooper Brown Leather Jump Boots in Original Box by B.F. Goodrich - Size 9E MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly 704-gross register ton Japanese cargo

704-gross register ton Japanese cargo ship Yuki Maru disintegrated and went to the bottom

The edge stitching has given way

zippers and straps appear to function as intended with the only “issue” being the leather thong missing from the front left breast zipper

but it is definitely marked PRACTICE / BACK / M-33 APERS MINE on the back with LOT LOP86C005-003 below that

featuring a very nice brooch numbered Air Medal

Original U.S. WWII Unissued Airborne Paratrooper Brown Leather Jump Boots in Original Box by B.F. Goodrich - Size 9E MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly 704-gross register ton Japanese cargoOriginal Items: Only One Pair Available. The "Corcoran Style" Jump Boot was devised specifically for the airborne infantry; the most significant change from regular infantry boots were the lack of leggings which prevented the snagging of parachute risers. They were designed in 1941 and put into action for the 82nd Airborne. After training, the troopers were allowed to blouse their M42 Trousers into their boots, when before during training they needed