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The following decade saw the clearing of the Sphinx, and the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnchanted by the oriental mysteries of the ancient Egyptians, travelers flocked to Egypt in droves, and sent back postcards like this one. 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Their specialties varied, from switchboard operators to mechanics, armorers, stenographers, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sneakers are dated to March 1945, and were likely worn during physical training. They were made by Endicott-Johnson, one of the largest shoemakers in America at the time, operating out of Endicott, New York. These sneakers are deadstock, or new old stock, and were likely never used because the war ended six months after they were made. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Olive drab, cotton uppers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Rubber soles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Cotton flat laces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Black painted metal eyelets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Cotton piping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Deadstock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Made in USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rite Stuff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8089717506139,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1780\/3121\/products\/IMG_1992.jpg?v=1522929804"},{"product_id":"vintage-us-army-m43-roughout-buckle-boots-sz-6b-c-late-1940s","title":"{Vintage} - US Army M43 Roughout Buckle Boots, sz. 6B (late 1940s)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in November, 1943, these are the original US Army M43 double buckle boots.These boots replaced the ankle roughout boots with detachable canvas gaiters in favor of sewn-on leather shin protectors. They were in general circulation by 1944, too late for D-Day but were worn in action in Europe at the end of World War 2, including at the Battle of the Bulge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese boots are size 6B or 24 cm. One buckle strap is broken, and a very small cut is sewn together on the back of one boot. This pair is quite rare, and would make a great collectible and can even be worn. 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