Vintage 30s French Mountaineering Cleats

Antique 30s mountaineering crampons

These early glacier cleats were used by mountaineers to gain traction on icy slopes, with the sharp spikes preventing slips as they were strapped beneath their boots. Hand-forged and made in France in the 1930s, they feature robust metal construction and once came with leather straps. The front is marked “Parachute Breveté SGDG”, referencing a French patent designation from that era.

This vintage pair would make a striking decorative piece — perfect for displaying on the wall of a cabin, lodge, or alpine-themed interior.

After nearly a century, the crampons remain in good condition. They have been carefully treated with antique wax to protect the surface and give them a subtle natural sheen. The original leather straps, however, are no longer present.

Measurements:
Length: 12.5 cm
Width: 8 cm

Product code: #01839-25-G