Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen in Horizon Blue with Shoulder Strap and Cup - Bidon German Holsters The serial number is 398805B

The serial number is 398805B denoting the year of manufacture as 1890

The pads are also not original to the helmet

The reverse of the blade is marked with the "Single Swimmer" trademark logo of Hammesfahr & Co

The gun was originally manufactured at the famous TULLE arsenal and is marked on the lock in script: Mre Rle / de TULLE (manufactured at the Royal Armory at Tulle)

The "P" guard and ferrule both are covered with the same Oak Leaves and Acorns motif seen on the back strap

Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen in Horizon Blue with Shoulder Strap and Cup - Bidon German Holsters The serial number is 398805BOriginal 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. It even comes with the original tin plated steel cup! Overall condition of the canteen and cover is 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, especially with the