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GPW Soviet Jackboots - Opinions Please - hatrick - 11-29-2009
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
GPW Soviet Jackboots - Opinions Please - hatrick - 11-29-2009
More pics...
GPW Soviet Jackboots - Opinions Please - desantnik - 11-29-2009
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.
GPW Soviet Jackboots - Opinions Please - hatrick - 11-29-2009
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
GPW Soviet Jackboots - Opinions Please - desantnik - 11-29-2009
The style of the stamp does not say earlier than 1970s to me.
GPW Soviet Jackboots - Opinions Please - Lapa - 11-29-2009
Hatrick,
I believe that these are 1950's vintage due to the type of nails used to secure the sole.
Marc
GPW Soviet Jackboots - Opinions Please - Komandir RKKA - 11-29-2009
Postwar boots
GPW Soviet Jackboots - Opinions Please - vvadim - 12-01-2009
These boots are manufactured between 1957 and 1968.
GPW Soviet Jackboots - Opinions Please - Jeffrey Meffert - 12-01-2009
I didn't even know forum expertise extended to boots. I'm impressed.
GPW Soviet Jackboots - Opinions Please - Lapa - 12-01-2009
Jeffrey,
When you need information about obscure details, you can definitely trust Vvadim :thumbsup
Marc