Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen in Dark Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon Category_Receiver Marine Raiders is a 1944

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

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

The original olive/khaki felt covering is almost completely intact

44-40 caliber with a 24" octagonal barrel and full-length 15 round magazine tube

The dates begin in October 1943 which is when he enlisted and continue as follows:

Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen in Dark Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon Category_Receiver Marine Raiders is a 1944Original 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