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home > Men > Shoes > Oxfords_&_Derbys > Men\'s Black Leather Derby Shoes — Polished Formal Oxfords

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Based on the interior markings, these are vintage military dress shoes manufactured by the Craddock-Terry Shoe Corporation. The specific codes inside the shoe provide a \"fingerprint\" of their production and size. Facebook Facebook Marking Breakdown 10 R: This indicates the shoe size (10) and width (Regular). Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp: The manufacturer. Founded in 1888 in Lynchburg, Virginia, they were one of the largest shoe manufacturers in the Southern U.S. and a major contractor for the U.S. military during World War I and World War II. 663084: This is likely a production or batch number. While specific to the company\'s internal records, military contract shoes from this era often used such serial numbers for quality control. eBay eBay +4 Historical Context The Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp played a vital role in providing \"marching shoes\" and service oxfords for the U.S. Army and Navy. This particular style—a black leather derby or \"service shoe\"—was standard issue for dress uniforms (such as the Army Service Uniform) throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. Facebook Facebook +4 The company eventually filed for bankruptcy in 1987, and their former headquarters in Lynchburg has since been converted into the shoe-themed