Original U.S. WWII Army Cavalry M1940 Mounted Officer’s Three-Buckle Service Boots by International Shoe Company - Dated April 1941 British Military Hats A cutlass is still carried

A cutlass is still carried by the recruit designated as the Recruit Chief Petty Officer for each recruit division while at the US Navy Recruit Training Command

as most carrier division commanders were appointed only after duty commanding a capital ship

The two divisions numbered about 17

The Officer's Cross was a pinback cross worn on the lower left chest

Overall the liner is in a rather delicate state

Original U.S. WWII Army Cavalry M1940 Mounted Officer’s Three-Buckle Service Boots by International Shoe Company - Dated April 1941 British Military Hats A cutlass is still carriedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a scarce set of M1940 Mounted Service riding boots in fantastic overall condition. They are in Size 6E. The boots retain all of their buckles and their laces. They retain markings on the interior: APRIL 15, 1941 6 E 7398 12 INTERNATIONAL SHOE CO. CONTRACT.. SPEC BOSTON DEPOT This dates the boots to April 15th, 1941, perfect for WWII issue. Comes ready for further research and display.