Original U.S. WWII Unissued Airborne Paratrooper Brown Leather Jump Boots in Original Box by B.F. Goodrich - Size 9E MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly zippers and straps appear to

zippers and straps appear to function as intended with the only “issue” being the leather thong missing from the front left breast zipper

marked with early serial number 42732

The edge stitching has given way

with the exception of the brass wappen

This is a tremendous group

Original U.S. WWII Unissued Airborne Paratrooper Brown Leather Jump Boots in Original Box by B.F. Goodrich - Size 9E MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly zippers and straps appear toOriginal Items: Only One Pair Available. The "Corcoran Style" Jump Boot was devised specifically for the airborne infantry; the most significant change from regular infantry boots were the lack of leggings which prevented the snagging of parachute risers. They were designed in 1941 and put into action for the 82nd Airborne. After training, the troopers were allowed to blouse their M42 Trousers into their boots, when before during training they needed