Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen in Horizon Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon Manufacture Type_Original Items as typical of the 2nd

as typical of the 2nd model

Each of the carriers in the Third Fleet had a weatherman aboard

however Lt

almost since WW2

dating from the 1870's

Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen in Horizon Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon Manufacture Type_Original Items as typical of the 2ndOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a "horizon blue" canvas covered Model 1877 French 2 liter canteen, complete with the original cover and full length leather canvas shoulder strap. Amazingly, the cork stopper is present. Overall condition of the canteen and cover is very good. We've only had a very few of these canteens, as they are rare and hard to find. Ready to display! The Bidon (Can) is either a 2 liter or 1 liter