Military boots Boer War II; c.1898-1902; 2000_769_1-4

Military boots Boer War II; c.1898-1902; 2000_769_1-4
From

The Kauri Museum ­ Matakohe

Name/Title

Military boots Boer War II

About this object

A pair of brown leather boots that were issued to Alfred Gawler for the second Boer War. Alfred was one of the last veterans alive. 3613/ 49520 Rfm. Alfred Gawler served in the second Boer war and WW1 with the NZRB in J company. The boots are tall covering the shin with lace tie ups at ankle. Wood shoe lasts with removable parts are inside to keep them.

Date Made

c.1898-1902

Place Made

New Zealand

Medium and Materials

leather

Measurements

53cm length x 13cm width x 27cm depth

Subject and Association Description

leather boots, Boer War

Credit Line

Mr Trevor Noonan

Object Type

boots

Object number

2000_769_1-4

Rights

All rights reserved

This object is from
The Kauri Museum ­ Matakohe   The Kauri Museum ­ Matakohe
Tags
49520
Alfred Gawler
Boer War
lasts
leather
Rifleman
Second
shoe tree

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