George, Yes, I am familiar with the lining employed in original German Artillery boots. I have tried to determine exactly what it was made of and have not found an original example with enough of it left to find out. Main problem with this is, what and where does one get some of the proper material and color?
Even though it was used on originals I think it was one of the ideas that was extreme overkill.
The inside of a boot properly made is soft as butter and certainly would not damage the stock or stock iron. Most of the original examples I have seen, the material was worn to shreds.
Seems like the material would not last long and might even be detrimental as it would retain moisture.
Would like to hear anyone's opinion here or if anyone knows exactly what this material is please let me know.

Ed, If you are willing go ahead. I am not anxious to produce these on a grand scale as I am too busy with holster repairs and other projects.
It was just an interesting little oddity I made for you while you were here as a token gift as you expressed an interest to know how I made my steel studs and hand hammered them on.

Jerry Burney

Yes Ed, please show us the "ineresting little oddity" that Jerry made for you...

I will be glad to show pictures, just don't want to inundate Jerry! Once I am back to colorado land! I am traveling, we hopefully see Ron Smith on Wednesday night and maybe Russ too!

Jerry, I knew you had plenty of work, and although "easy" enough to make, from hand, he cut leather, MADE a steel stud, and put them together as a leather pull that attaches to the lanyard ring on the back of the pistol. I was impressed and appreciate it. :)

Ed

Ed, Don't worry about me, I am already inundated!

Say hello to Ron and Russ for me! Jerry