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"

with a cap-plate on each end

The printed poster itself in dated 1896 and is referred to as a Muster Poster

Richard Wolfe

There are two seppa (spacers) surrounding the tsuba

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