plinkercases Report post Posted May 28, 2019 I came into a batch of what was advertised as old cobbler's tools. Some hand made bits but 6-7 Obsborne tools in fine shape which i will post when i get good shots BUT this badge was the coolest... some of these tools may have been in the hands of a wartime shoemaker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesc Report post Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) Some background on Bata.."interesting" history*..https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bata_(company) The Mickey Mouse boots..https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_boots Their shoes and boots were standard issue for the RAF in the 50s , 60s and 70s ( I don't know about later on ) , well made and solid, with toe caps that you could "bull" to a mirror finish. I don't know if they still make for the UK forces.. *their wartime shoemakers didn't have a lot of choice in the matter.. Edited May 28, 2019 by mikesc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plinkercases Report post Posted May 28, 2019 I have emailed the Bata Museum in Toronto to see what they say about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted May 28, 2019 this is definitely cool... YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
