Northwest Frontier Chaplis Sandal These all leather sandals were worn by the Indian Army on campaigns in the 1930's. During WWII, they were popular alternative footwear in the desert. They were especially popular with the Long Range Desert Group and other desert raiders. These reproductions are made in the same style, in the same small
shops, and by descendants of the shoemaker who made them in WWII. (Socks not included)
Reproduction. This is the British knit cap commonly associated with Commandos, but actually issued to all British soldiers. To operate, you put your fist in one end, make a sock puppet, and roll
it up (yes, many people ask). My repros are an exact copy of the WWII
version in light khaki color. A limited supply has just arrived.
Indian Army Khaki Sweater with Pockets and Epaulets This is the sweater immortalized in the WWII cartoon series "The Two Types." A heavy weight all wool sweater popular with British officers on the Northwest Frontier, it was worn in the Western Desert in WWII as a sign that the wearer had "been there," as opposed to being fresh from Blighty. Two front chest pockets, epaulets for wearing rank slides, cotton elbow patches.
UK Northwest Frontier Socks Heavyweight double woven khaki wool socks that were worn by the Indian Army on duty in the high country around the Khyber Pass. These were especially popular for wear with Chaplis sandals. In North Africa they were the mark of veteran campaigners.
RAF/ Royal Navy white roll neck sumbarine sweater (100% Wool). WPG had recreated the classic white turtleneck sweater commonly
associated with submarine and small boat crews. It was also highly
popular with the RAF. Order by chest size.
WPG introduces its own brand of desert boots. Based on original examples, this style has a higher top than the standard "brothel creeper" to better keep out sand, scorpions, etc. Buttery soft suede leather upper and sturdy rubber sole to withstand camel thorns.
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