Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen with Shoulder Strap and Original Stoppers - Bidon 18th Century during World War II in

during World War II in many different variants

A 1999 research report prepared for the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama concluded that the mission to Ploiești was "one of the bloodiest and most heroic missions of all time

usually in leather scabbards

This is definitely an armband that saw long service in the field

The bayonet is in good condition

Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen with Shoulder Strap and Original Stoppers - Bidon 18th Century during World War II inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of French WWI Model 1877 French 2 liter canteen, complete with the original stoppers, and full length leather shoulder strap. Amazingly, the cork stopper is present, as well as the small (drinking side) carved wooden peg stopper. The overall condition of the canteen 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