I am having a tough time figuring out what these are? Trench boots? German hobnail boots? A friend of mine gave me a bunch of nazi memorabilia that he has had for yearssssss and I've been able to ID everything except these boots. Any help would be muchhhhh appreciated!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!
Although I usually don't respond to 'what-are-these' single posters, the photos are nice, as are the items. They seem to be a good, original pair of WWII ( post-1939 ) German 'Marschstiefel' or 'Knobelbecher' - in other words, genuine Jackboots. They are the late, short type introduced after 1939, the lack of toe-plates and number of hobnails (41) may point to circa 1941 or later manufacture. The number stamped on the sole is the size in centimetres plus the width. The indented ( 'horseshoe' ) plate on the heel and diamond-shaped beechwood spigots in the sole are typical identification features, as are the pulling straps which should measure 4x13cm. All in all, a nice pair which could use some TLC ( ie some gentle hide food to reduce the dryness of the leather ). I'd certainly be pleased if they were in my collection !
