Clifton:
Yes, they are double stitched as you can see on the picture from the kitchen. The leather is really good, so not an issue getting them resoled.
Edward:
Great story! I do know about the Swedish surplus ones. They look a bit like the Danish from the same era but the Danish model has a...
That's great! The boots however are after a 1923 pattern en evolved. The uniform is also after a British pattern 1937, but in this edition there was American gear, yes. Helmet, shovel and so on and of course the infamous Garand m-1 called M50 in Denmark. My dad was in the army in '72-'73 and...
Hello out there!
I just bought my first pair of old army boots. These are really rare. Danish parade ankle boots in brown, from the uniform system m/58. Here are a few pictures. Found them in a local thrift shop, the old rubber sole just crumbled but the leather is really good, actually...
I went there yesterday, only got an ascot and a pair of brown brogues. The hats were all too small, often 57 and down. Various Stetson, Mayser and perhaps one or two Borsalino. I would like a lighter one for the summer, but have to keep looking. The charity shops have some hats here in the city...
Thanks a lot for the answers, guys! I did take it down to Petitgas, the world's second oldest hat shop, 1857, located here in Copenhagen. They have sold Borsalino since 1872. He thought it was around 40 years old. I bought it at my favorite thrift shop for around 30 USD so I'm quite happy. I'll...
Thanks, DRB! So to keep it short I have a few Borsalinos already, but found a really interesting one two days ago, have not bought used before. Here are a few pictures. Could it be mole felt?
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