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- World One War: Puttees and How to Wrap Them - HubPages
Finally, when wearing puttees they should be snug, but not too tight It must be noted that the leg of the breeches should be pulled up enough so that they are laced at the calf If this process is not undertaken, the wearer will notice uncomfortable tugging on the leg of the breeches
- Info. Req: Proper way to wear Putties? - (1917-1919) WORLD . . .
I'm getting ready to put together a WWI field uniform display and would like to use the pants and putties So, I'm looking for the official instructions if any such ever existed
- ORYANS ROUGHNECKS - HOW TO. . . 4
After a few trials you should get the hang of it What this does is stretch the outside edges of the legging more then the center and this keeps it snug (This alternate method came from a gentleman who served in the Army in the 1920's when puttees were still worn)
- Puttee - Wikipedia
They consist of a long narrow piece of cloth wound tightly, and spirally round the leg, and serving to provide both support (as a compression garment) and protection They were worn by both mounted and dismounted soldiers, generally taking the place of the leather or cloth gaiter
- Microsoft Word - Gemaschen. doc - IR63
The rolled puttee should be pulled tautly away from the leg to maintain tension on the wrap This gives a tight fit, which will: (a) hold the puttee to the leg, and (b) give support to the calf of the leg
- WWI Puttees and How to Wrap Them Correctly - YouTube
Do you have WWI Puttees or leg wraps? In this video, I explain and demonstrate how to wrap leg wraps or Puttees as they are better known They work great, and are easy to put on and take off
- British Putties - How to Tie - Other Equipment - The Great . . .
The putties that I wear for my WW1 impression, I have to cross them 4 x times to get them to lay close to the leg The Officers putties that I have are shapped to fit round the leg where the OR's type are just a straight cut
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