U.S. Snowshoes found in Finland

**Jan** · 08-10-2010, 12:55 PM

From Norway Maine. propably U.S. military aid in WW 2 (to Russia?). Is it possible to date these ones more precisely?

The text Snograft inc,Norway Maine U.S, 3915,USA, B.O.M.D is on the wooden crossbeam. The leather parts are marked U.S.

Kind regards Jan

**RH1941** · 08-10-2010, 01:26 PM

Hi Jan page 155 of Government Issue US Army European Theater Of Operations Collectors Guide has the same shoes listed as Snowshoes,Bearpaw used by Mountain Troops very nice . Gary

**Jan** · 08-10-2010, 01:48 PM

by RH1941

Hi Jan page 155 of Government Issue US Army European Theater Of Operations Collectors Guide has the same shoes listed as Snowshoes,Bearpaw used by Mountain Troops very nice . Gary

Thanks a lot Gary! Bought them from a fleamarket here in Finland, the seller (who wasnt a specialist) maintained they could be part of U.S aid to Finland in the so called "winter war" agains Russia 1939-1940. I have my doubts about that but they show alot of wear but no breaks. Love them worn but not torn. Price was 100 euros.

Rgds Jan

**Jan** · 08-10-2010, 01:48 PM

by RH1941

Hi Jan page 155 of Government Issue US Army European Theater Of Operations Collectors Guide has the same shoes listed as Snowshoes,Bearpaw used by Mountain Troops very nice . Gary

Thanks a lot Gary! Bought them from a fleamarket here in Finland, the seller (who wasnt a specialist) maintained they could be part of U.S aid to Finland in the so called "winter war" agains Russia 1939-1940. I have my doubts about that but they show alot of wear but no breaks. Love them worn but not torn. Price was 100 euros.

Rgds Jan