Pair of ankle boots, other ranks’, Universal pattern, dated 1944.

Made by Crockett and Jones, 1944

Prior to 1942, boots were studded with 25 studs and the toes and heels protected by a curved steel plate. During 1942, for reasons of economy, they were reduced in number to 15 then 13.

Black grained leather uppers and toe caps. Toe caps have three bands of stitching. Eight pairs of blackened metal eyelets down centre front. Leather soles and heels with metal studs and metal toe cap. Stamped on instep: W↑D 180. Lining of brown leather