norseman 02 Posted April 3 Posted April 3 (edited) Just out of curiosity, why were British army 'ammo' boots so named ? Thanks guys. Edited April 27 by norseman 02 Quote
0 norseman 02 Posted May 10 Author Posted May 10 There was me thinking this was a simple question 🤔 No re-enactors on here? Quote
0 Adrian Barrell Posted May 10 Posted May 10 Not a re-enactor but Wikipedia, (I know, I know) says :-The term "Ammunition boots" is a generic term for these heavy, studded ankle boots, which were produced in a variety of patterns. The name supposedly comes from the boots' being historically procured by the Master Gunner and the Munitions Board at Woolwich (the Regiment of Artillery's headquarters) rather than Horse Guards (the headquarters of the British Army), and being of 'ammunition quality'. No idea if this is correct but sounds plausible. Quote
0 norseman 02 Posted May 11 Author Posted May 11 4 hours ago, robin33ba07 said: Blue Peter badge dispatched ? Sorry, clean out of them ! Quote
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Just out of curiosity, why were British army 'ammo' boots so named ?
Thanks guys.
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