The WW2 British Army Puttees, specifically the Short Brown Woollen Putties, were a further refined version of the puttees used during World War I. They were used by the British Army during World War II and had several key differences and features compared to their predecessors.
Features of the WW2 British Army Short Brown Woollen Putties:
Material:
The Short Brown Woollen Putties, like the WW1 versions, were made of wool fabric. Wool was a practical material for the British Army because of its breathability and insulating properties, which helped keep soldiers warm in different weather conditions.
Length:
Short puttees were shorter than the long puttees common in World War I. The length was typically around 1.5 to 1.8 meters, which made them less cumbersome to put on and ideal for soldiers who needed to get into action faster.
This shorter version provided a tighter and easier wrap around the lower legs, and was considered faster and more practical to wear compared to the longer puttees.
Color:
The color was brown (usually a muted tan) and matched well with the regular British Army uniform, which was often a khaki or olive green color. Unlike the WW1 puttees, which were produced in different colors depending on the regiment, the WW2 puttees were fairly standardized in color.
British Army wool short putties
- 36" long
- Brown wool
- new condition
Used by the British Army from WW2 to the 1980's
