... If this is the case then one of the figures should be carrying a PRC-25 radio. Also although I like the Vietnamese figure the pose is a bit weak in as far as if he is throwing a grenade then it doesn't look as if it will go far at all, a bit of a girly throwing action!... Regards
David

Actually many MACV/SOG members did use WWII lace up gaiters over their jungle boots. Was quite common

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@ Jim: Thanks for posting the link! That's an outstanding reference resource and one that I've added to my bookmarks. (The armor photos on page 33 are fantastic!)

However, I have to say that the evidence simply does not convince me that the pactice of wearing US WWII gaitors was common, much less "wide spread."

I went through all 49 pages, 733 posts, and looked at literally thousands of individuals photographed, and the single photo that David posted is the ONLY one of ANY special operator of any nationality or service wearing US WWII-type gaitors.

There was one other photo of yet another group of re-enactors (the French group GRUNTS) with a re-enactor wearing gaitors. Beyond that, nothing.

At the risk of being argumentive, like I said, the evidence simply does not convince me nor do I believe that it supports the contention that this was a common practice.

In fact, the single photo actually proves to me just how rare or almost non-existant the practive was. For this practice to be considered "common" (much less "wide spread"), I'd expect to see at least a dozen or more photos of SOF troopers wearing US WWII gaitors.

However, I remain open to being proven wrong if someone can produce additional photos.

Thanks again Jim for the great link!