British WWI/II Hospital Issue under-arm Crutches made from w...

Hammer

£20

British WWI/II Hospital Issue under-arm Crutches made from wood with leather arm fittings and rubber furrels, both are in excellent condition and is a matching pair. This was an adjustable crutch patented in 1916 by Dr William Dunmore Loveday, a retired Wantage doctor. These crutches were produced at five shillings a pair and were built on the principle that the bodyweight should be supported by the hands and arms and not left to press upon the armpit. Good for the re-enact or.