WWII Historical 10TH Mountain Division Snowshoes( Dec.1944) & Book( RARE)

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WWII Historical 10TH Mountain Division Snowshoes( Dec.1944) & Book( RARE) :
$249.00

These historical snowshoes were made in America by the following companies: Lund ofHastings, MN. A.F.H. CO.(American Fork and Hoe Co.) of Wallingford,VT, Bentley-Wilsonof Camden,N.Y. Snocraft of Norway,ME, Fahlin of Columbia,MO, and the Groswald Ski Company, Denver,CO.They were sent to Europe on ships with the elite 10TH Mountain troops starting in December 1944.After the war, the snowshoes were stored in a barn in Turkey where they remained until 2002when I was able to work with the Turkish government and have them returned to the United StatesThe snowshoes are stamped with \'U.S.\' the name of the manufactuer,size,serial number and the date.either 1942,\'43,\'44 or \'45. They are made of ash wood,rawhide and have original leather bindings.The companies mentioned were commissioned by the government under strict specifications and were the only companies allowed to use rawhide since it was rationed during the war.Consequently, they were the only snowshoes manufactured during the war years.You are observing beautiful crafstmanship and a rare piece of American history.
The Mark Miller CollectionAntiqueskis.com
The snow shoes are from \'44This is the entirety that is stamped on the brass plaque. My camera makes everything a little blurryso I wrote it out.I purchased these with the plaque and book(still in plastic cover) from the winter catalog ofRobert Redford\'s SUNDANCE. He had these rare historical snowshoes, very limited quanity.I believe I bought them in December, 2008. Brass Plaque included.
I am offering them on to another home to be appreciated. We are down sizing, and room is verylimited.I paid well over $500. As I mentioned these are very rare and were a limited number when Ipurchased them. I haven\'t heard of any more being sold.
I will pack them very carefully, insured.
ATTENTION BUYER I live on the Northwest Coast of Oregon. There are storms that take my power out at times. If that happens, please be assured I will contact you as soon as the power is back.I\'m saying I need 5 days handling time just in case of any power outage. I will mail any purchasesoff within 2 days otherwise.Thank you very much.
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