Puttees used as ankle support and protection from debris entering boots or pants. Part of the collection of "John Young". Refer Cat No. 1181.3 for service details.Army Green Puttees. Main strap of material is 102 cm long with an additional tie 48 cm long. Both puttees rolled up and tied.Imprinted on one end in white - hard to read. "9018A" - on one only. "FOX?" - on both. "1965" - on both.john young collection, puttees, uniform

Puttees were long established items of a soldiers kit. Although time consuming items to tie correctly, puttees were a very comfortable and practical method of ensuring that mud and loose debris would not enter the tops of ankle length boots. Short puttees were common during the second world war.A pair of dark khaki woven wool cloth bands that were wound around a soldier's ankle. Each puttee has cotton stitching across one end, with the other end stitched into a triangular shape. Attached to the triangular end is a long khaki woven cotton strap that was used to secure the puttee in place. Cotton stitching is across the end of the cotton strap.V307 1944 D (broad arrow) Dputtees, clothing

Reproduction, Putteesuniform, ww1, army

Puttees (pair)uniform, ww1, army

Wool PutteesN179-19042 /Made in Australia/ Regimental No./Name

Army puttees (2)uniform, ww1, army

Army puttees (2)uniform, ww1, army

Puttees khaki armyequipment, ww1, army

Puttees Pair (Moth eaten)uniform, ww2, army

Keeps the nasties out of your sox and trousersHandy3 cloth Puttees with brown retaining straps

WW1 puttees - pair. (second roll U968a)uniform, ww1, army

.1) & .2) Two wool woven fawn coloured Puttees still rolled up with one still in the original wrapping.“Made in England”, “Fox’s (FIP) PUTTEES, non fray spiral”. “FIP( Fox’s Improved Puttees)puttee’s, fox’s

Japanese puttees light green, pair with fitting instruction guideuniform, c1920, general

WW1 puttees - pair with straps (second roll U969a). (One only.??)uniform, ww1, army

Puttees formed part of WW1 uniform and are a wrapping from ankle to just below knee. Originated in British Army in India and spread to all Commonwealth Armies. Worn predominantly by infantry, but sometimes by Light Horse in France in winter because they were warmer than leather leggings.Pair of World War One puttees.uniform, puttee, india

.1) - .2) Pair of uniform puttees - worn as lower uniform leg wrappings. Made of cotton material coloured green with long attachment straps.puttees, wrapping legs, passchendaele barracks trust

A Gaiter or Puttee covers the lower leg and boot lacing and are a type of protective clothing for the ankles and legs below the knee.. These long woollen wrap around Gaiters were issued 1943 to a serving Australian Soldier in World War 2 1939-45 This pair of Australian Army Gaiters were issued in 1943 to one of the many young men from City of Moorabbin who volunteered to serve during WW2 1939-45 WW2 extra long wool wraps /gaiters / puttees Australian Army issue 1943 MADE IN AUSTRALIA / N466 D D / REGIMENTAL NO. ......./ NAME ... C.M / 1943australian army, world war 2 1939-45; gaiters, puttees, woollen goods, protective gear, uniforms, australian infantry forces, moorabbin, bentleigh , cheltenham

Woolen putees worn as lower leg protection. These were wrapped around the lower leg from the top of the ankle boot upwards and tucked into the top to offer some sort of protection from the elements, wire entanglements and to prevent loose clothing from becoming a hazard. Officers had high topped bootd and Mounted personal had leather leggings. These were for the rankl and file infantry and other members of the forces.

Used as leg protection during equestrian events As manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostBrown leather leg protector, puttee.brown leather, puttee

Used by the Military for lower leg protectionMade and distributed by GMHMilitary green cloth Puttee (Strapping) for binding lower legmade in Australiaputtee, ,military, protection

These waterproof canvas covered dressing kits were carried by all service personnel on active service. They were used as first aid for field injuries, especially when Medics were unable to immediately treat or evacuate injured from battle areas. They saved many lives through wound compression slowing bleedin Field first aid, dressing pack, dressing kit, field dressingWound dressing / first aid pack 2 cloth brown Puttees

.1) & .2) Dress puttee. Dark khaki wool outside. Inside is plain khaki drill. The puttee has 3 button holes at the wider end. Attached but not sewn are 3 brown bakelite buttons. The opposite end is slightly tapered.uniform, puttee’s

As used by WW1 soldiers for leg protection, both by Infantry and MountedAs manufactured by GMH, 1945 Army green cloth used to wrap around lower leg ,puttee, offering some protectionmilitary, puttee

LIGHTLY TONED ORIGINAL PHOTO OF JACK FOLEY. AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM WITH BELT AND CAP, PUTTEES, AND MILITARY BOOTS.JOE FOLEYlocal history, photography, photographs, military

ORIGINAL SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF A. BARRETT WEARING WORLD WAR 1 UNIFORM, WITH CAP AND LAPEL BADGES, LEG PUTTEES AND ARMY BOOTS.A. BARRETTlocal history, photography, photographs, military

SEPIA TONED ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF PTE. R. E. GAFFNEY IN UNIFORM, SLOUCH HAT, WEBBING BELT, PUTTEES, COLLAR BADGES.R. E. GAFFNEYlocal history, photography, photographs, military

Black & white photo of unknown battalion with band & instruments in front line. Members are wearing puttees & boots. Trees in background. Location unknown. RHS bottom corner: "Walker Photo"photography-photographs, military history-army

ORIGINAL SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF JOHN PURCELL. TENT IN BACKGROUND. ARMY CAP. HEAVY ARMY UNIFORM. CANE. LEG PUTTEES. ARMY BOOTS.JOHN PURCELLlocal history, photography, photographs, military

BLACK & WHITE ORIGINAL PHOTO OF PTE. P. McDONALD. AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM. MILITARY OVERCOAT. SLOUCH HAT WITH CHIN STRAP. PUTTEE LEGGINGS.TO MRS. McDONALD FROM - THE LATE PRIVATE P. McDONALD. DIED 3. FEB. 1919 ENGLAND. POSTCARD HORNBY CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, military