Vintage Metal Snowshoes
c. 1953 – 20th century
Metal
29"l x 13"w
© Vintage Winter

A great pair of military (likely) snowshoes - made in the 1950s-1960s with original hinged bindings - a major innovation. 

White Metal was used as an "upgrade" from the older wooden snowshoes, and the metal on the base was "serrated" making traction a lot easier.