Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen with Colonial Troops Brown Cover & Shoulder Strap Russian Uniforms just long enough to fuel

just long enough to fuel

for British Immigrant William W

The paint-scheme is generally green or olive drab

The stamping process that made the helmets unfortunately left a lot of residual stress in the material

Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen with Colonial Troops Brown Cover & Shoulder Strap Russian Uniforms just long enough to fuelOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptional example of a wool covered Model 1877 French 2 liter canteen, complete with its original cork, leather carrying strap, and a worn ID Label on the underside. The Bidon (Can) is either a 2 liter or 1 liter canteen, covered with horizon blue or later khaki wool cloth. Both types had two spouts, a large and small, that were stopped with either wood or cork which was secured to the canteen itself