British WWI Commercial B2 Boots

Brown pebblegrain leather with seven pairs of eyelets, markings on the sole though they are illegible, and BroadArrow markings on the tongue.  These conform to the official pattern, but are likely a commercially produced pair, with the later style triple sole fitted with hobnails.  These also have toe plates and heel rims.  Leather remains in excellent condition, lacks laces.

The B2 was introduced in 1913 and was produced through mid-1916 concurrent with the B5 that was introduced in 1915.  Due to wartime shortages, both brown and black leather was used.  $1500-$2000