Sky Master WWII Jump Boots 1946 Named Donald J VanOrsek Size 10½ Brown Leather Airborne Paratrooper Military Boots

These original Sky Master WWII jump boots are brown leather U.S. Airborne paratrooper boots, size 10½, personalized to Donald J. VanOrsek with his service number and dated 1946 inside the shaft.

Made for Airborne troops during and immediately after World War II, these tall lace up boots remain a favorite among military collectors, reenactors, and historians.

Their personalized markings and surviving Sky Master tongue label make this pair especially interesting as a piece of military history.

Details

• Item: Military Boots
• Item Type: WWII Airborne Jump Boots
• Era: World War II to immediate postwar, dated 1946
• Materials: Brown leather with leather soles and heels
• Color: Brown
• Maker and Mark: Sky Master label present. Interior marked Donald J. VanOrsek, service number 55533908, dated 1946
• Pattern or Model: WWII Paratrooper Jump Boots
• Style: Military Airborne
• Dimensions: Size 10½
• Special Features: Original Sky Master tongue label, named to original owner, hand painted identification, 12 eyelet lace construction

Condition Grade:  Good

Positives

• Graded  Good: These boots remain structurally sound with honest military service wear and are suitable for display, collecting, or careful wear.
• Leather remains flexible with no visible tears or split seams.
• Original leather laces are present.
• Interior personalized markings remain readable.
• Original Sky Master tongue label is still attached.
• Soles remain attached securely with good overall structure.

Issues / Wear

• Heavy polishing and finish wear on both toe caps with lighter leather showing.
• Creasing throughout the uppers from years of use.
• Scuffs and scratches throughout the leather.
• Expected wear to soles and heels from military use.
• Interior shows age darkening and wear consistent with vintage military footwear.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

WWII jump boots were developed specifically for U.S. Airborne troops and became one of the most recognizable pieces of military equipment from the war.

Named examples like this appeal to Airborne collectors, military historians, reenactors, and anyone researching an individual soldier.

The surviving Sky Master label, 1946 date, and original owner's painted name and service number give this pair character that anonymous examples cannot offer.

There is one pair of these. When this one sells, the listing comes down and does not come back.

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