Showing 52 items matching "gp boots"
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Bendigo Military MuseumFootwear - BOOTS, post 1960
... Boots GP meaning General Purpose. Simply called...Boots, GP, black, high sided, lace up, leather. .1) Left...Boots GP meaning General Purpose. Simply called by soldiers ...Boots GP meaning General Purpose. Simply called by soldiers GP's. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Boots, GP, black, high sided, lace up, leather. .1) Left foot. .2) Right foot.R [up arrow] Size Fitting T.B - Made in Australia 9 Written: P BALLmilitary, footwear -
Bendigo Military MuseumFootwear - FOOT PROTECTORS, c.1965-70
... Stainless steel plates fitted into GP boots under the inner.... protection feet military Stainless steel plates fitted into GP boots ...The plates were designed to protect soldier's feet from items ie Punji Stakes from piercing the soles of the boots. Items issued to Peter Ball, 3796117. Refer Cat No 4704.Stainless steel plates fitted into GP boots under the inner sole. .1) Left foot. .2) Right foot.protection, feet, military -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchEquipment, Vulseal Footwear Pty Ltd, Circa mid 60's
... GP Leather boots, rubber sole... melbourne Issued to Terry Smethurst for use in SVN GP Leather boots ...Issued to Terry Smethurst for use in SVNGP Leather boots, rubber sole -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchUniform Complete
... shirt (U811a) (Use GP boots& peaked cap H133)..., T shirt (U811a) (Use GP boots& peaked cap H133) Uniform ...RAN Naval rating grey coveralls wiyth CPO Upaulettes, T shirt (U811a) (Use GP boots& peaked cap H133)uniform, 2000, ran -
Bendigo Military MuseumFootwear - BOOTS, ARMY GP, Vulseal Footwear Pty Ltd, 1965 - 1970
... BOOTS, ARMY GP... BOOTS, ARMY GP Vulseal Footwear Pty Ltd ...These will have the steel plate moulded into the rubber soles.These are rubber soled leather uppers boots. They have black boot laces fitted, there are 12 eyelets on either flap. The soles have rubber grips with the word 'Seal' raised as part of the boot tread. They have a full length leather tongue which is attached to both L & R flaps.footwear, vietnam war -
Bendigo Military MuseumFootwear - BOOTS, ARMY GP, Dunlop Australia, C1960
... BOOTS, ARMY GP.... Rubber soles Footwear BOOTS, ARMY GP Dunlop Australia ...Boots, pair, black leather high sided with black fabric laces. Rubber soles Handwritten- black ink inside top “W. JONES”?? Makers Stamp inside top -.1)MH59 8B/314” .2) 168 ??” Label moulded into sole “Dunlop/ Made in Australia/8/5”army boots, footwear, uniform -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchBoots
... Boots GP Black... Korea Army Boots GP Black Boots ...Boots GP Blackuniform, korea, army -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchBoots, Jungle
... GP boots.... leather GP boots. (CIC) and (10W) on the sole near the arch ...Jungle boots, Vietnam era, used by U S troops and also acquired by Australian troops, prior to adoption of the US leather GP boots.A pair of jungle boots, as new, that were issued during the Vietnam conflict for U S troops, but also acquired and used by Australian troops. Constructed of leather and green canvas, and the instep of both boots has a pair of circular brass eyelets with a several tiny holes for draining water from inside the boot. They have black rubber soles on both boots . In the arch of the heel is the boot size of '(10W)' and the manufacturers stamping of '(C.I.C.)' which is believed to be associated with the principal manufacturer 'GENESCO'. Inside there is an implant for increased wearer comfort. (CIC) and (10W) on the sole near the arch. The tongue has an ink imprint; (10W) (GJ) (3 68) (SPIKE) (PROTECTIVE) -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchBoots
... Boots GP Sand Colour... c2000 Army Boots GP Sand Colour Boots ...Boots GP Sand Colouruniform, c2000, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchBoots
... Boots Black GP... 1956 Boots Black GP Boots ...Boots Black GPuniform, 1956 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - GROUP PORTRAIT - 8/7 RVR RECRUIT COURSE 1981, 1981
... a cane and a Lieutenant. They are wearing GP boots, jungle green... and a Lieutenant. They are wearing GP boots, jungle green pattern shirts ...8/7 RVR is a Victorian Army Reserve Unit (Citizen Military Forces).This is a B & W portrait of C.M.F. soldiers. It is in a simple brown wooden frame. The portrait shows 4 rows of soldiers on a stand. In front of them, seated, is an instructor holding a cane and a Lieutenant. They are wearing GP boots, jungle green pattern shirts and trousers. Head dress is a variety of slouch hats and berets.On the back is :- 75/06 P.16 1981 1981 Recruit Course 'Puka' featuring Cpl Johnson.photograph, recruit course, cmf training, 8/7 rvr -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Uniform, SAS, Mannequin of SAS soldier fitted out for patrol
... on head, GP boots...., sweat rag on head, GP boots. Mannequin of SAS soldier fitted out ...Mannequin of SAS soldier fitted out for patrol wearing - US Army camo uniform, replica armalite rifle, replica 40mm grenade launcher, spare 40mm replica grenades, ammo pouches, water bladder on chest, M26 grenade, compass pouch, smoke cannister, bayonet, water bottles, , backpack with rations, sleeping gear, sweat rag on head, GP boots.sas, sas soldier, mannequin -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - UNIFORM, ARMY, Pelaco Australia, C.1967 - 69
... colour with brass buckles and keepers. .4).5) boots GP... with brass buckles and keepers. .4).5) boots GP Uniform UNIFORM, ARMY ...Commonly called “Greens”. Mostly worn as a work dress but could be worn parade style..1) Shirt cotton, green colour, long sleeves, yellow shoulder lanyard, silver colour badges on shoulder epaulettes “AUSTRALIA” .2) Trousers, green colour cotton. .3) Belt webbing black colour with brass buckles and keepers. .4).5) boots GPuniforms-army, greens -
Bendigo Military MuseumFootwear - BOOTS, 1960’s
... soled, black laces. Known simply as “GP’s”. Footwear BOOTS ...Items issued to Wayne Forbes No 3176337, refer cat No 754 for his service details..1) .2) Pair of boots General Purpose, black leather, high sided, heavy ripple soled, black laces. Known simply as “GP’s”.boots, general purpose -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchBoots
... c1960 Tri GP. Size 15. Boots ...GP. Size 15.uniform, c1960, tri -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
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Kuwait era GP. Part of Complete Uniform U850uniform, 2008, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchBoots
GP Desert Storm Sand Greenuniform, iraq, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchBoots
GP, leather upper, rubber soleuniform, vietnam, army -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustGP Issue khaki leather Australian Army Boots, circa current 2000 onward
Australian Defence Force - ArmyGeneral Purpose army issue field boots used in conjunction with DPCU pattern uniforms. -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchBoots General Purpose (GP)
... Boots General Purpose (GP)... metal holes per boot for laces. Sole is welded on. Boots General ...These boots had a metal plate inserted in sole to protect the feet of personnel wearing boot. This was after earlier boots without this protection did not protect the wearer from sharpened spikes eg bamboo set in pits or “punji” pits, during the Vietnam war. The laces were done up by knotting one end,threading from bottom hole across to opposite hole,up next hole on same side,across to opposite hole etc. This meant that only one loop per opposite holes was all exposed for a quick and easy cutting to release the boot in case of injury to wearer.These boots were typically worn on parade,training and in combat during the Vietnam war era and after.The LEFT boot solid black leather uppers with split leather tongue sewn to sides - making the boot semi water and insect proof.The sole is hard black rubber compound with 7 cleats on sole and 3 cleats on heel,all part of rubber sole. Woven black cotton laces. 30 mm leather reinforcing strip sewn on inside top of boot. 11 by 5mm metal holes per boot for laces. Sole is welded on. “Dunlop made in Australia” and “5/5” on sole in front of heel. Inscribed on top reinforced inside leather band is- “ B 22 R.B.T 1439 188” on one side and “ 5/6” on the other.boots, general purpose, g.p., vietnam war -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchBoots General Purpose (GP)
... Boots General Purpose (GP)... metal holes per boot for laces. Sole is welded on. Boots General ...These boots had a metal plate inserted in sole to protect the feet of personnel wearing boot. This was after earlier boots without this protection did not protect the wearer from sharpened spikes eg bamboo set in pits or “punji” pits, during the Vietnam war. The laces were done up by knotting one end,threading from bottom hole across to opposite hole,up next hole on same side,across to opposite hole etc. This meant that only one loop per opposite holes was all exposed for a quick and easy cutting to release the boot in case of injury to wearer.These boots were typically worn on parade,training and in combat during the Vietnam war era and after.The RIGHT boot solid black leather uppers with split leather tongue sewn to sides - making the boot semi water and insect proof.The sole is hard black rubber compound with 7 cleats on sole and 3 cleats on heel,all part of rubber sole. Woven black cotton laces. 30 mm leather reinforcing strip sewn on inside top of boot. 11 by 5mm metal holes per boot for laces. Sole is welded on. “Dunlop made in Australia” and “5/5” on sole in front of heel. Inscribed on top reinforced inside leather band is- “ B 22 R.B.T 1439 188” on one side and “ 5/6” on the other.boots, general purpose, g.p., vietnam war -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchUniform - Canvas Gaiters, c1940
During the early stages of the Vietnam conflict, Australian troops wore this pattern of gaiters with Australian Army issued Ankle Boots (AB's) until they were replaced by the General Purpose (GP) boot.This type of gaiters were manufactured in Australia and used by the Australian Army from the mid 1940's until the late 1960's. Each gaiter has a pair of buckles and straps on the side and a buckle and leather strap at the bottom that is fitted under the sole of the boot. On the inside bottom of both gaiters is a single metal tab and double bracket for the tab to slide into.On inside of right leg: ^ FP SA 1968 SIZE 8 R On inside of left leg: ^FP SA 1968 SIZE 8 Lgaiters, military, vietnam conflict
