Uniform Boots [Escape Boots]
Production date
Circa 1940
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Object detail
Accession number
2004.17
Description
Left air crew escape boot, black leather upper and sole. 5 lace sets on the shoe. The legging is suede on the outside and shearling on the inside. The upper is constructed with 4 panels. The shoe has a leather heel. There is a leather strap running up the back of the legging. This strap has a small loop on the top for pulling on the boot. The left shoe has RTB carved in the tongue. A quality, wool-lined shoe onto which the leggings are stitched.
Right boot - same as the left, except a metal knife fits into the legging shearling lining.
A metal-handled, pocket knife with a single blade.
Right boot - same as the left, except a metal knife fits into the legging shearling lining.
A metal-handled, pocket knife with a single blade.
Marks
10150 Inscribed
RTB Engraved
RTB Engraved
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Circa 1940. Uniform Boots [Escape Boots], 2004.17. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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