Object Name:
Legging
Museum ID #:
2015.22.016
Catalog Date:
04/30/2015
Collection:
SGM Rhodes (Ret.) Collection
Description:
WWI leg wraps that were worn by Soldiers as part of their uniform; they are known as "Puttees" and were used by Soldiers in place of leggings because the canvas legging were impractical in the muddy trenches.
Event Associated with Item:
World War I
History of Item:
Items are on loan from Retired SGM Joseph Rhodes and are on display at the Longmont Armory.
Made:
United States
Place of Origin:
United States
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