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Re: for Audrey

Posted by Malcolm on 8/9/2025, 5:45 pm, in reply to "for Audrey"

Absolutely, Mac.

They were still in use in 1982 during the Falklands War, although a lot shorter than those in the photo. They were made of a material akin to sacking. They were comfortable, and supported the ankle.

Woefully inadequate for the boggy conditions down there, and there were numerous cases of Trench-foot.

They, and the old style DMS boots were discontinued after that, in favour of a high-leg boot.

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