WWII German Luftwaffe Combat Worn Flight Boots (Original)
SKU: ORIGINAL GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE COMBAT FLIGHT BOOTS
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: German
Date Manufactured: 1940's
Model: Fliegerstiefel
Size / Dimensions: US Size 10 / European Size 44
Materials / Construction: Brown Leather, white, lamb’s fleece
Condition: Very Good
Price: $1200.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: KC
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
100% Original WWII German Luftwaffe (Airforce) Combat Worn Flight Boots. The boots have a stitched on, dual layer, central, vertical, spine to both the obverse and the reverse of the calves. The upper calf sections are constructed in black suede panels and have a vertical, zipper closure with an underlying, protective suede and leather panel, to the inside calves. The alloy zippers pull tabs have the stamped manufacturer’s name/logo and “D.R.P.”, indicating, Deutsche Reichs Patent, (German National Patent). The interior of the boots are fully lined in natural, white, lamb’s fleece and the top, outside, edge of the boots each have a vertically extended, “T” shaped leather tab with dual, male, snap type, electrical connectors.
History
During World War II, German Luftwaffe combat pilots typically wore brown flight boots as part of their uniform. These boots were made of high-quality leather and were designed to provide warmth and protection to the pilots while flying at high altitudes in unpressurized aircraft. The brown color was a distinguishing feature of Luftwaffe flight boots, and they often featured a lace-up design with a side zipper for easy donning and doffing.
Luftwaffe pilots were known for their distinctive uniforms, which included not only the brown flight boots but also flight suits, leather jackets, and other specialized gear. These uniforms were not only functional but also had a distinct style that set them apart from the uniforms of other air forces during the war.
