The SS did use white leather gear for a period during the 30's, but this ain't it. Does anyone remember the old Shinola liquid shoe polish they made in white for Nurse's and Saddle shoes? If this isn't it, it's something very close. The originality of the frog is really unimportant at this point, as it has essentially been ruined anyway.
That works for me. The leather finish in the image is all wrong for a period item. With no doubt in my mind that the frog was intended for the "collector market". FP
