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Shoes with Concealed Blades

ca. 1942, SOE

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During WWII, Britain’s Special Operations Executive (SOE) fitted these shoes with pivoting blades and a serrated stomping plate to be used for offensive or defensive purposes.

bottom of ladies heeled shoes with concealed blade

Shoes with Concealed Blades, ca. 1942. View them on display in the Museum's Secrets Revealed pop-up exhibit.

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