Hello,
I'am new to both this site and forum. My ninty two year old father dug out an old pair of leather gloves that were issued to him during the Second World War. He served as a company armorer in an ordinance battalion of an armored division from 1942-1946. I did some research and found in an old quartermaster issue guide dated 1943 that these gloves were issued as M-1938 Riding Gloves Unlined. I found that there are many reproductions of these gloves available on the internet. However, much to my surprise, I have not found much info regarding original examples. My father's serial number is marked in each glove. and there is also a number 8 and a letter S stamped in them as well. I assume that these are size marks. I found no other markings. I also read that these gloves were utilized by airborne troops. I also read (and surmise based on their nomenclature) they were issued to mounted troops as well. Do these glove types have any value? I would also surmise that these gloves were probably issued in the hundreds of thousands-if not more during the war. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks again in advance.
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