Original U.S. WWI Pair of M1917 Marching Shoes - Size 7 1/2 - Boston Depot Marked DVD A very nice handmade Japanese

A very nice handmade Japanese Army Civilian Employee type Shin-gunto by a known maker

Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a V over a P over an Eagle's head on the left side just above the stock

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Original U.S. WWI Pair of M1917 Marching Shoes - Size 7 1/2 - Boston Depot Marked DVD A very nice handmade JapaneseOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a scarce set of WWI M1917 Marching shoes, which are well marked but without a complete date we can see. This model of shoe saw heavy service in the U. S. Army during WWI, having replaced the Model 1912 Russet shoes. They are matched, size 7 . Both shoes retains their laces but both laces have some fraying as shown. They both have markings that are very clear: W. H. McELWAIN COMPANY 7 EE H 2071 BOSTON DEPOT