Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1886 Barracks Shoes with Original Laces & Contract Stamp - Matched Pair - Size 7 Magazines Issue Chauchat leather fitted canvas

Issue Chauchat leather fitted canvas magazine bag

the redesign led to the second prototype

The first 38 are numbered

though it does not have the scalloped faux flap around the bottom

for "Civil" issue

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1886 Barracks Shoes with Original Laces & Contract Stamp - Matched Pair - Size 7 Magazines Issue Chauchat leather fitted canvasOriginal Item. Only One Set Available. During the 1880s, the Army reconsidered the design of enlisted footwear, and, for the first time, created specialized shoes for various uses. A post shoe was introduced for wear on garrison and two different designs for field shoes were intended for Soldiers marching on campaign. For cold or wet weather, rubber Arctic overshoes were added. The final addition to the new line of Army footwear was a shoe to be worn