Vintage Swiss Military Snowshoes Ice rink display Old 10th Mountain Military Ski

Old 10th Mountain Military Ski Boots

and most had aluminum ferrules protecting the “snow” end of the ski pole (dating 1920s – 1950s)

There is some breakage in the rawhide lacing at the top of one of the snowshoes

This vintage frame pack is in very good condition

Vintage Swiss Military Rucksack - Cowhide Fur Backpack

Vintage Swiss Military Snowshoes Ice rink display Old 10th Mountain Military SkiVintage WWII Swiss Military Snowshoes c. 1940's 20th century Wood, Cotton, Metal 13 7 16l x 8 13 16"w x 1 5 16" (toe) Vintage Winter Classic "Railroad" snowshoes first developed for the Swiss Military for WWII. They feature hand braided cotton bindings, forged hob nails (traction on ice) and white ash frames. Utilitarian in design they were small enough to be carried in rucksacks while not in use.