Original WWII Imperial Japanese Army Combat Boots Shoes Exceptional Condition
Original WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Combat Boots " HENJOKA " Model M-5 (1930) Exceptional Condition. These are the classic issue combat boots for the Japanese soldier in exceptional near mint condition except for some minor blemishes or scuffing from storage wear. The appear to be unused or if used very lightly so and are the finest condition I have encountered.
The quality of the stamping on the soles is remarkable. The metal hobnails are present and excellent. The laces are complete and excellent. They would be impossible to upgrade. The last two images shows the same boots on a correctly outfitted mannequin; the mannequin and other clothing and gear are not included in this lot -- just the pair of boots.Mike Hewitt pages 96 to 101 in Uniforms and Equipment of the Imperial Japanese Army in World War II. They also well illustrated on pages 129-137 in Agustin Saiz book HEITAI. This item is from my personal collection of many years.
Other items will be listed over the coming week. Photos taken in intense natural sunlight without enhancement. Please note that this sale is final with no return.
I only use US Postal Service. Thank you for your understanding. Keywords: WWII, World War Two, Field Gear, Pacific War, IJA , IJN. The item "Original WWII Imperial Japanese Army Combat Boots Shoes Exceptional Condition" is in sale since Sunday, May 31, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Japan\Other Japanese WWII Orig Items". The seller is "federaleagle" and is located in Wagontown, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.