German brodequins forming a homogeneous pair in black leather. Eight lacing eyelets are present but the laces are missing. The soles are studded and the heels are shod. No markings visible. Size is approximately equivalent to a French 42. Two straps and two boots are attached to the set. There is a lot of wear and a marked patina of the pieces with a lot of oxidation of the metal parts. condition II-. According to the seller's information, these boots came from the Bohey border. On 16 December 1944, German forces launched a major offensive through the Ardennes, aimed at splitting the Allied lines and capturing the port of Antwerp. Bohey, along with other Luxembourg villages such as Bavigne, Liefrange, Berle, Sonlez and Doncols, was in the path of this German advance. American units, notably the 357th Infantry Regiment of the 90th Infantry Division, were deployed in these villages to slow the enemy offensive. Elements of the 26th Infantry Division also passed through these localities, testifying to the strategic importance of the region. German boots forming a matching pair in black leather. Eight eyelets for lacing are present but the laces are missing. The soles are nailed, and the heels are shod. No markings are visible. The size is approximately equivalent to a French 42. Two gaiters and two boot pullers are included. Some heavy wear and pronounced patina with significant oxidation of metal parts are noted. Condition II-. According to the seller, these boots come from the border with Bohey. On December 16, 1944, German forces launched a major offensive through the Ardennes, aiming to split Allied lines and capture the port of Antwerp. Bohey, along with other Luxembourg villages such as Bavigne, Liefrange, Berle, Sonlez, and Doncols, was on the route of this German advance. U.S. units, notably the 357th Infantry Regiment of the 90th Infantry Division, were deployed in these villages to slow the enemy offensive. Elements of the 26th Infantry Division also passed through these locations, reflecting the strategic importance of the region.