Notes
These are leather puttees, which were primarily used by cavalry, mounted services, and officers during World War I. Worn on the lower legs, they were designed to prevent painful chafing from horse saddles, keep pants tight to the leg to prevent snagging, and protect against rough terrain while on the move. Unlike cheap, standard-issue wool puttees used to outfit the mass infantry in the trenches, polished leather puttees were premium items that replicated the look and support of expensive high leather riding boots. Infantry officers would also privately purchase leather puttees to wear with dress uniforms behind the lines, but they would be swapped out with the more practical and effective wool puttees for service in the trenches.