Original WW2 British Military Commando / Mountain Troops Ski Snowshoes – Matched 1942 Dated Pair

A genuine, matching pair of Second World War British Army ski snowshoes, issued to British Commandos and Mountain Warfare troops for Arctic and alpine operations (such as training for the Norwegian and European mountain campaigns).

Authentic Hybrid Design: Features steam-bent ash wood snowshoe frames riveted onto solid, pointed wooden ski planks, allowing troops to both walk across deep snow and glide down slopes.

Matched Wartime Date Stamps: Both wooden tail planks are clearly impressed with matching 1942 date stamps (one also bearing a small wartime inspector/batch mark L.41 underneath).

Original Fittings: Complete with original twisted hemp/sisal rope lacing, heavy-duty canvas footpads, khaki cotton webbing straps, and darkened wire buckles.

Condition Report:Overall very good, honest issued condition with attractive age-related patina throughout.

Both frames are solid and sturdy with no splits or woodworm though one does have a small hole near the heel.

The woodwork shows light, authentic surface scuffing to the undersides from period snow use, with crisp, legible 1942 markings on the upper tails.

All original webbing straps, buckles, and rope lacing remain intact and secure and there is typical light age staining to the canvas.

Approximate Dimensions: Length: approx. 75.5 cm, Width: approx. 23 cm.

A scarce, completely unmolested matched pair of wartime British winter warfare equipment—ideal for a WWII Commando/Mountain Troops display, museum collection, or rustic alpine lodge decor. 

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