These are vintage Teitzel-Jones boots, a brand with deep historical ties to the U.S. military. The company logo is stamped on the inside and it looks like “Capt. Charles R. Blomme” is handwritten on the inside. There are straps inside of each boot for pulling the boots on. The boot measures 19" high. The foot part measures 11.25" long and they are 5" wide at the widest point. These boots do not feel fragile or brittle. The leather is supple. The boots are fairly sturdy. They are in very good condition.
These boots were highly regarded for their craftsmanship and were frequently custom-made for cavalry officers and high-profile figures.
The "Teitzel-Jones" name marks a specific era in the company's evolution. The company moved to Wichita in 1914. After J.C. Teitzel passed away in 1929 and Carlton Dehner left to form his own company (The Dehner Company) in 1930, the business was known as Teitzel-Jones. Boots with only "Teitzel Jones" on the label likely date from 1930 through the WWII era.
Teitzel was known as a premier maker of cavalry officer boots. Notable customers included General George Patton, who ordered custom battle boots, and Eleanor Roosevelt, for whom they made riding boots.
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