WWII German Brown M39 Worn Combat Jackboots
SKU: GERMAN WWII M39 BROWN WORN JACKBOOTS
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
Availability: In-stock
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Size / Dimensions: 9.5-10
Materials / Construction: Leather, Steel
Condition: Very Good
Price: $200.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
These warn Jackboots are made from Full-grain leather uppers that are dyed brown. Includes leather soles, pull straps, hobnails and heel irons. The Germans called this boot Marschstiefel, or Marching Boot. This is the classic boot used by the German Infantry and Stormtroopers in World War II.
History
The term “jackboot” is not a German one- it’s origin is unknown. The German military referred to them as Marschstiefel– Marching Boots. Although most people will christen any tall, black, pull-on boot a “jackboot”, the term more accurately applies to those with looser fitting shafts as opposed to the more fitted riding boots. Appearing in the latter 1800’s, the German military wore various styles of Marschstiefel into the 1970’s. Those used in both world wars were very similar in design, differing mainly in small details. In the 1930’s, the Reichswehr experimented with several alternative designs, but ultimately retained the previous style of boots. During WWII, the Schnurschuhe (Low boots) began to supplant the jackboots in an effort to conserve leather, but they were never entirely replaced.
The jackboot is a pull-on boot, with a stitched & pegged main sole, pegged half sole, rear seam shaft, and stacked heel. Pegs and sole stitching were done both by hand or machine. Most were fitted with hobnails, heel irons and sometimes toe plates to prevent wear of the leather bottoms. Many had steel shanks, but not all.
