Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen with Colonial Troops Brown Cover & Shoulder Strap German Militaria The included socket bayonet has

The included socket bayonet has some of the original blued finish

neck guard apron is batch number stamped 1713

This example has serial number 328  on the bolt components

and this code stands for production by F

All of the books contained the bookplate of the United States embassy

Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen with Colonial Troops Brown Cover & Shoulder Strap German Militaria The included socket bayonet hasOriginal 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