Original French WWI Model 1877 Early Small Size Canteen in Horizon Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon Japanese Military Maps and originally the M41 tropical

and originally the M41 tropical field caps had a branch of service soutache applied to the front consisting of an inverted "V" encompassing the national tri-color cockade but regulations of July 10TH 1942 abolished the use of the soutache and instructed it to be removed from the caps

given its frequent importance as a survival item

“Carol Ann”

with a first pattern cast brass buckle

The barrel is 40" in length and is dated 1864

Original French WWI Model 1877 Early Small Size Canteen in Horizon Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon Japanese Military Maps and originally the M41 tropicalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a heavily worn example of an early WWI small size horizon blue canvas covered Model 1877 French 1 liter canteen, complete with the original cover (which is heavily tattered and worn) and full length leather shoulder strap. Amazingly, the cork stopper and wood plug are both present but the plug is broken off and stuck in the hole. Overall condition of the canteen and cover is good. The leather carry strap is