1968 US Army Jungle Boots | Panama Sole | Size 12R | Unissued w/ Tag (2)
Description
A "Holy Grail" find for Vietnam War collectors, especially in this size and condition. These are original US Army Tropical Combat Boots dated to 1968.
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Condition: These boots are Unissued / New Old Stock (NOS). They retain the original orange instruction tag attached to the laces, which explicitly states "THIS BOOT IS SPIKE PROTECTIVE".
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Features: This is the "Third Pattern" style featuring the Panama sole, designed to shed mud effectively, and the nylon ankle reinforcement strap. The stainless steel plate in the sole was a crucial defense against Punji stake traps.
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Markings: The sole is clearly marked 12 R (Regular) and manufactured by HI-PALS (under Ro-Search patent). Finding vintage boots in size 12 is extremely difficult.
Technical Specs:
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Item: Boot, Combat, Tropical
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Date: 1968 (Vietnam Era)
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Size: 12 R (US)
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Sole: Panama (Direct Molded Sole)
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Feature: Spike Resistant Plate
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Condition: Mint NOS with Tag.
