During WWII, they were popular alternative footwear in the desert. They
were especially popular with the Long Range Desert Group and other
desert raiders. These reproductions are made in the same style, in the
same small
shops, and by descendants of the shoemaker who made them in WWII. (Socks
not included)
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UK Cap Comforters |
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Reproduction. This is the British knit cap commonly associated with Commandos, but actually issued to all British soldiers.
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Indian Army Khaki Sweater with Pockets and Epaulets |
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This is the sweater immortalized in the WWII cartoon series "The Two Types." A heavy weight all wool sweater popular with British officers on the Northwest Frontier, it was worn in the Western Desert in WWII as a sign that the wearer had "been there," as opposed to being fresh from Blighty. Two front chest pockets, epaulets for wearing rank slides, cotton elbow patches. |
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UK Northwest Frontier Socks |
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Heavyweight double woven khaki wool socks that were worn by the Indian Army on duty in the high country around the Khyber Pass. These were especially popular for wear with Chaplis sandals. In North Africa they were the mark of veteran campaigners.
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US Army Mountain Trousers |
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Due to numerous customer requests, I have produced another run of these rare trousers. This time fabric weight and weave is perfectly recreated. |
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UK Pack Extension straps (Original) |
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These are used with the L-straps to wear the Large Pack. WWII dated, unissued. Price per Pair. |
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UK Braces (shoulder straps) Original |
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Unissued.
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British Silk Khaki Officer Ties (Original) |
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Made in olive green silk. These are original unissued ties, still tied in original bundles. Although made for officers, Other Ranks also wore them for walking out later in the war. |
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