Original U.S. WWII Model 1939 American Service Shoe Low Boots - Size 10½C U.S. Grenades A 1994 newspaper article notes

A 1994 newspaper article notes that Mead was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with one OLC

The checkered wooden grips have been replaced with nice walnut smooth grips

where it was refinished and had any worn parts replaced

for example nurses

with a few multi-colored layers as decoration

Original U.S. WWII Model 1939 American Service Shoe Low Boots - Size 10½C U.S. Grenades A 1994 newspaper article notesOriginal Items: Only One pair Available. Known as the Model 1939 American Service Shoe these low quarter boots were also called walking out boots by USGIs. These were standard issue to US troops serving in the Army and Air Force at the start of the WW2, eventually replaced by the rough out boot. This pair in excellent wearable condition boot is made from russet brown leather with leather toe cap and a two piece stitched in rubber sole. Worn in combat