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Green trench socks

A soldiers necessity, out traditional patrol socks have a reinforced toe and heel for those who are always putting holes in their socks! These imitation British army socks are a robust solution for avid solution.

During the First World War soldiers were ordered to change their socks regularly to prevent trench foot. Trench foot emerged as a problem for the soldiers in the trenches, thriving as soldiers were exposed to unsanitary, cold and wet conditions in the trenches and if they did not change their socks and clean their feet the threat of trench foot dramatically increased.

62% acrylic, 28% wool, 10% polyester. Pack is for a pair of olive green socks.

Name:
Green trench socks
Price:
£ 10.00
Product Code:
CA01694
Availability:
In Stock