Japanese WWII Military Uniform Fabric Puttees Leg Binders Makikyahan Gaiter MK33

Vtg Japanese Military Uniform Puttees

This is a pair of vintage Japanese WWII military uniform puttees, also called makikyahan. They are long stretches of fabric with ties on one end, used to bind the legs from the ankle to the knee to protect them. These were a ubiquitous accessory for military uniforms worldwide during the First and Second World Wars. 
Other forms of kyahan, or gaiters, were commonly used by workers, such as firemen and police, samurai, soldiers, nobility, and travelers, although usually in the form of a solid piece of fabric with ties. They were also used as padding underneath armor.

• Black
• Fabric
  
• C1940
• Item weight: 228 grams
• Packed weight: 300 grams
• Approx. 290 cm long x 9.5 cm wide
• Good condition considering its age. Small holes near border. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.

• We acquired this item from the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.

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