Original U.S. WWII Double Buckle Combat Service Boots - Pair Feed Block Assembly The ricasso is stamped with

The ricasso is stamped with the classic WKC knight's Helmet and

and another repair where the ramrod enters the stock

Most likely this bayonet was used during WWI and again in WWII

clearly made under special order

two from Tioga

Original U.S. WWII Double Buckle Combat Service Boots - Pair Feed Block Assembly The ricasso is stamped withOriginal Items: Only One Pair Available. The composition sole combat service boot, or "double buckle boot" as it is commonly known, originated as part of a project to create a universal combat uniform. Revised footwear was included in this project that was hoped to provide improved performance in the field while at the same time reducing the number of items the Quartermaster had to supply. In fact, a major impetus to bring the combat boot to fruition