Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen in Horizon Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon U.S. Military Maps these reduced bore "Light" Brown

these reduced bore "Light" Brown Bess Muskets were often referred to as "Fusils"

"In all my years in the Army and all the honor guards I have ever seen

it also appears to have been exposed to extreme heat

There are two seppa (spacers) surrounding the tsuba

to distinguish northern communists from the southern communists

Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen in Horizon Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon U.S. Military Maps these reduced bore "Light" BrownOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a "horizon blue" canvas covered Model 1877 French 2 liter canteen, complete 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