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Description:
Four Pairs of WWII Boots, c. early to mid 20th century, a pair of green canvas tennis shoes with stamp inside the tongues; a pair of paratrooper jump boots, marked on the half sole U.S. ARMY and on the inside MILWAUKEE SHOE CO/BOSTON DEPOT 1943; a pair of cap-toe service shoes with leather soles, marked on the heels GOODYEAR; and a pair of cap-toe rough out service shoes, marked on the sole Highflex/BY/GOODRICH.
Provenance: The collection of Jay Gaynor.
Estimate $400-600
All appear to be in unused condition, but some light storage wear.
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Keywords
MILWAUKEE SHOE CO/BOSTON DEPOT, GOODRICH, Jay GaynorStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
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