Historical information

The jungle cleats were added after Kokoda trail, to give added traction in the mud.

Significance

Australian Army boots used in world war 2, for use in tropical areas.

Physical description

Australian Army boots, pattern 10085, with jungle cleats, part of world war 2 kit

Inscriptions & markings

1945, with number 6 underneath that, and number 5 underneath that. with 7 cleats on the front sole, 4 marked "R" and 3 marked "L". Plus a metal ring around the heel.