on his hands were the fire-resistant wolly-leather gloves gifted by the director ; on his feet , the boots to let him jump down from greater heights ; an insect-repellent brooch pinned to his collar ; a spy-glass strapped onto his belt ; the warm-cool switcher cloak around his shoulders ; in his pocket , the bronze shielding amulet he had learnt was called an aegis ; and in his jacket , he carried the invaluable index .