Chris Boonzaier Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I saw 2 guys in the same regiment wearing these... it may simply be coincidence, but I cannot remember seeing them on nfantrymen before.... I assume they are spurs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernhard H.Holst Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Hello Chris. I believe these to be spur attachments to allow spurs to be worn when needed . Infantry units also had horse drawn elements and some may have had some mounted troopers in the team. They used them to "encourage" the team to lean into it. Bernhard H. Holst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 Hi, I was just a bit suprised, had two random Photos of different guys from I.R. 182, and both were wearing these.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 uumm these are probably spurs but they also had boot tighteners to stop them slipping on the march early war shots show them alot. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I can't see the backs of them, but I think they may be Fußschoner. They were pretty commonly issued in the Saxon army. They tightened around the ankle to keep the foot from sliding too much in the boot (thus helping to prevent blisters) and they also helped to keep the boot on when one was in muddy conditions where the suction might tend to pull the boot off.Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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