Name/Title
BootDescription
Boots with leather foot and canvas uppers, 9 eyelets to lace, rubber sole, 2 grommets for air ventilation on inside each boot. Additional canvas reinforcement at ankles and up the back. Stamped on tongue 9W 661/Spike protective/Inside boot 9W 75 156/12118-1220: Stamped on bottom Bata/9W in circle. Instruction tag with boots identified as 1985.003.013C
Vietnam Era jungle boots, sole are expecially designed to resist pungi sticks (Pungi sticks are sliver of bamboo cut at sharp angle and tipped with poison, planted on jungle trails and could penetrate normal shoes.) Sole pattern made to resemble the sandals that Viet Cong made from old tires. Diversionary tactic to hide our troop movements.Collection
Paul WeberAcquisition
Accession
1985.003Source or Donor
Paul WeberAcquisition Method
DonationCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentCreate Date
April 10, 2001Update Date
September 12, 2025
