Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen in Dark Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon Category_Receiver The certificates for the next-of-kin

The certificates for the next-of-kin crosses came in two types: those for widows were titled Ehrenkreuz für Witwen (Honour Cross for Widows)

Marine Raiders is a 1944 RKO war film showing a fictional depiction of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion and 1st Marine Parachute Battalion on Guadalcanal

For a brief period in the late 1930s

The revolver is also marked with serial number 242 under the barrel

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Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen in Dark Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon Category_Receiver The certificates for the next-of-kinOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a dark blue canvas covered Model 1877 French 2 liter canteen, complete with the original cover and full length leather shoulder strap. Amazingly, the cork stopper is present. Overall condition of the canteen and cover is very good. The leather carry strap is complete and supple. We've only had a very few of these canteens, as they are rare and hard to find. Ready to display! The Bidon