Army Jungle Boots

c. 1970

Memorabilia 2393

U. S. Army jungle boots that belonged to Ned Ricks, class of 1968 and Vietnam veteran. The boots have a built-in metal plate inside the sole to protect against penetration by sharpened 'punji stakes' - a favorite booy trap of the Viet Cong. Pair of green Army socks inside.

Ned Ricks

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Boxed: Military, Veterans, and ROTC. Box #5

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Army Jungle Boots

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