Boots, RCASC

The boots shown (two styles) in the photo are pairs of (First World War / Second World War) brown leather ankle boots worn by officers.

Boots, RCASC                  - image1Officers wore brown boots or shoes, either privately purchased, or more commonly, obtained from military stores. Brown ankle boots were worn with service dress or battledress. Heavier boots with buckles, sometimes double soled, were most commonly worn in the field. Brown shoes were worn off duty, with service dress.

Historical Note: Although the British and Canadian Armies had begun to experiment with mechanized transport, at the start of the Great War the horse remained the most common form of transport. Large parts of the army were supplied with horses. The Cavalry, (Canadian) Army Service Corps and Artillery especially made great use of horses. These units issued their men with specific equipment to help care for and ride these animals. Amongst the various issued items were spurs which are shown in the photo.

Boots, RCASC                  - Boots RCASC (2)Boots on the right are a type worn by Major T Rothwell who served with the Royal Engineers in the Far East during the Second World War.

Both style boots are typical of those worn by British Army officers throughout 2WW. They are made from a brown-coloured pebbled leather and feature a toe cap. Nine brown painted metal eyelets are fitted to the boots and the interior is unlined.

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