puttees

A type of leg wrap that provides protection and compression to the lower leg for long periods of standing and walking. During the early 20th century it was adopted by Western militaries from the British Indian Army and so became popular during World War I and World War II.

See Also

• ankle wrap
• bandages
• bandaged leg
• Tag Group:Legwear

External Links

• Wikipedia: Puttee

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