GPW Soviet Jackboots - Opinions Please

[hatrick]

I just bought these Russian boots and I am trying to figure out if they are authentic WWII boots or post-war manufacture. They look like the real deal to me but I'm not 100% sure. The markings on the inside also don't seem to have any date.

What do some of the experts think.

Thanks,
Eric

[hatrick]

More pics...

[desantnik]

I would lean towards post-war. Although there is usually a cyrillic "g" after dates, the "83" on the boots could be the year of manufacture.

[hatrick]

I was also looking for the cyrillic "g" for finding a date. I can't imagine that they were using leather soled boots in the 80's. The leather sole and half sole makes me think that they are wartime boots (I hope...).


Thanks,
Eric

[desantnik]

The style of the stamp does not say earlier than 1970s to me.

[Lapa]

Hatrick,

I believe that these are 1950's vintage due to the type of nails used to secure the sole.

Marc

[Komandir RKKA]

Postwar boots

[vvadim]

These boots are manufactured between 1957 and 1968.

[Jeffrey Meffert]

I didn't even know forum expertise extended to boots. I'm impressed.

[Lapa]

Jeffrey,

When you need information about obscure details, you can definitely trust Vvadim :thumbsup

Marc