Historical information
These boots were used by the military in Australia during period when there were no active conflicts.
Significance
Typical of boots worn by military personnel during the nineteen eighties.
Physical description
military boots black leather, front lacing with ten eyelets, mid calf length, rubber sole imprinted with ROSSI and 7/6 Rubber sole ROSSITERLTD FOOTWEAR Made in Australia. Black cotton laces.
Inscriptions & markings
label. inside boot top. R251 with vertical arrow below (arrow indicates government ownership). On right 7/6, B69 below. On Rubber Sole, impressed lettering 'Rubber Sole ROSITER LTD FOOTWEAR made in Australia. 7,6 stamped on instep of sole
Subjects
References
- Rossiter Footwear Ltd A history of the Rossiter Footwear Company and its development.