Object number
201211.40
Title
NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) Boots
Creator
Description
A pair of black rubber NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) over boots. They are made from black butyl rubber and offer 24 hours of protection from chemical and nuclear weapons. The sole of the overboot has a deeply defined grip for traction. The over boots are secured with three elastic straps with large tabs for use with gloves, these are passed around the front of the boot and looped over a corresponding metal button fastener. A small moulded panel at the top of each boot has sizing information "L, 8-9, 264-276". On the interior of both boots on the right hand side top, printed in white are the following numbers '8430-99-869-0397/09-96-308'.
Production period
Windsor, 1910-
Material
Dimensions
- Height: 320 mm
- Width: 120 mm
- Depth: 320 mm