Object Name:
Leggings
Year Range from:
1914
Year Range to:
1918
Description:
US World War I Leggings
Worn by George E. Dicks.
marked A.E. Nettleton Co.
Syracuse, NY USA
Height 12 1/2, Calf 13
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Since the late 19th century, soldiers of various nations, especially infantry, often wore leggings to protect their lower leg, to keep dirt, sand, and mud from entering their shoes, and to provide a measure of ankle support.
Worn by George E. Dicks.
marked A.E. Nettleton Co.
Syracuse, NY USA
Height 12 1/2, Calf 13
<br< <br>
Since the late 19th century, soldiers of various nations, especially infantry, often wore leggings to protect their lower leg, to keep dirt, sand, and mud from entering their shoes, and to provide a measure of ankle support.
Other Name:
Gaitors Leather WWI Leggings
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