Original German WWII M1866 Style Marschstiefel Enlisted Issue Marching Jack Boots with Pull-up Straps & Hobnails - Excellent U.S. Badges When the German ambassador protested

When the German ambassador protested

Metal finish is good with a great patina of age

The ball measures approximately 12 inches in diameters with a 39 inch circumference and weight approximately 100 LBS

USS Maine:Maine was a United States Navy ship that sank in Havana Harbor on February 15

Original German WWII M1866 Style Marschstiefel Enlisted Issue Marching Jack Boots with Pull-up Straps & Hobnails - Excellent U.S. Badges When the German ambassador protestedOriginal Items. Only One Set Available. The M1866 Marschstiefel, were also known as Infanteriestiefel , but Frontsoldaten themselves would call them "Knobelbecher" (Dice shakers). Prior to 1910, Marschstiefel were dyed black, but with the issue of the new field uniform in 1910, boots and other leather gear were issued in the natural brown leather. This is a great pair, one of the nicest we have offered, with the leather in fantastic service used