Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen With Cover in Dark Blue with Shoulder Strap & Both Plugs - Bidon French Gun Magazines along with the 3rd Battalion

along with the 3rd Battalion

Hardtack is inexpensive and long-lasting

ambushed and attacks were always present and they were unable to acquire new items so the soldiers would have to repair and reuse what they already had

This is a very nice "As Found" condition Miller's Patent Breechloading conversion short rifle

the most interesting aspect is that the interior leather sweat band is embossed on gold print: COL

Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen With Cover in Dark Blue with Shoulder Strap & Both Plugs - Bidon French Gun Magazines along with the 3rd BattalionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a dark "horizon blue" wool covered Model 1877 French 2 liter canteen, complete with original cover and full length leather shoulder strap, with the original strings connecting to the cork and plug. Amazingly, the cork stopper is present but the cork is broken horizontally as shown, but is still attached. Overall condition of the canteen and cover is good. We've only had a very few of