swag Posted July 30, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 30, 2017 Picked this winged boot up along with some Army Air Force patches off eBay many years ago. I think it's German made. Has two loops on the back for sewing to a uniform. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted July 30, 2017 Share #2 Posted July 30, 2017 I believe the winged boot represents that the wearer was shot down and evaded capture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted July 31, 2017 Share #3 Posted July 31, 2017 Interesting, i haven't seen these before. Thanks for sharing. Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted July 31, 2017 Share #4 Posted July 31, 2017 Chuck Yeager was one that walked out. Nice hard to find insignia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted July 31, 2017 Share #5 Posted July 31, 2017 Here's a previous thread.......http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/25863-winged-boot/?hl=%2Bwinged+%2Bboot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted August 15, 2017 Share #6 Posted August 15, 2017 I always find these types of things interesting Believe they are also discussed in this pinned thread... http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/5285-caterpillar-club-goldfish-club-sea-squatters-club/&do=findComment&comment=32197 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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