Help identifying boots please

[ButteMT61]

My son found these in Normandy area at a market. He has not been able to identify them, so I'm hoping someone has a clue here. He's wanting to sell them as they're a tad small on him, but doesn't know what they might be worth. Someone offered him $150, but I said I'd try here with all you smart guys. Thanks for any info you might provide.

 

[dmar836]

Not sure but I have decided I would never buy any militaria from a "flea market" in Normandy. Over on the US militaria forum there shows up frequently all manner of fakes.
Sorry I can't ID the boot. They look Norwegian, or Swiss-like though.
Dave

 

[ButteMT61]

My mistake - he just told me it was in Paris at one of the flea markets. Not that it matters...
They weren't advertised as anything - just there on a table for sale. He wasn't duped - he bought them thinking he or one of his friends would use them for reenacting. I told him to see what they're worth first.
So not to worry - we knew better than to buy "war souvenirs" :lol:
It reminds me of Swedish gun-holster leather from WWI. It had a star pattern stamped into it, so you may be close.

Thanks though!

 

[ghq1]

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?81050-WWII-uniforms-equipment-and-gear

They look POLISH to me based on the photos in the thread above. The rivets mid foot seem to be the chief ID'er plus you can almost make out the metal toe rand.

 

[ButteMT61]

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?81050-WWII-uniforms-equipment-and-gear

They look POLISH to me based on the photos in the thread above. The rivets mid foot seem to be the chief ID'er plus you can almost make out the metal toe rand.

Those are close, but not quite there. Thanks - great page. I'll keep plugging...

 

[CHECK6]

European size "42" maybe simply french civil boots ????
Fab

 

[deeb7]

... certainly the $150 offer seems more than fair.

 

[ButteMT61]

European size "42" maybe simply french civil boots ????
Fab

They do look French. As to the offer, I thought I'd put this up here to ask you guys first. You never know with this stuff, and I figured it's better to ask than to find out someone would pay him $300!

Thanks for all the input - much appreciated.

Scott

 

[CHECK6]

100% agree Scott

Fab