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 The edge stitching has given

The edge stitching has given way

with the exception of the brass wappen

- Government reissue Purple Heart Medal engraved CHARLES K OXLEY

This is a tremendous group

marked with early serial number 42732

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 The edge stitching has givenOriginal 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