Thought this would be pretty interesting thread!
Today I picked up these two ww2 British gaiters for £8 each from my local antique shop. The antique shop had 4 for sale when I got there, the owner said all of them were the same except one had a brown leather part rather Than black out of the 4. When I took them home my dad said “those don’t look like your usual soldiers gaiters” and that Lead to me investigate who these gaiters were for.
So to get this part out the way. Maker is Mark is N.L. Co 1943 size 3 for both all with crows foots with extra stamps at the bottom. Both are unissued with the original string holding the sets together. The 4 leather straps are green on the outside for both as well. Only difference as mentioned is the colour of leather but that isn’t the main point here.
The main point being who were these gaiters used by? This seems to be quite an interesting discussion on the internet with the idea it’s the Royal Navy., dispatch riders and even South African/ Rhodesia soldiers get a mention.
There is nothing else to add these these two links don’t mention.
C & Co high Anklets 1944
Four Buckle Anklets – Tales from the Supply Depot
Have you guys any thoughts on the matter? I am not too knowledgeable to give my thoughts on the matter. I like the dispatch rider and Royal Navy one the best. I think it’s a pretty cool “mystery item” to have! Still two for sale at £8 each at the shop
Thanks for having a look!
John
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