Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen with Colonial Troops Brown Cover & Shoulder Strap Feed Block Assembly There is a cord/tassel through

There is a cord/tassel through the knob

sometimes referred to as the "basset horn"

until April 1942

The grip scales remain in good condition and show clear wear from handling

with an 11 3/4 inch blade

Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen with Colonial Troops Brown Cover & Shoulder Strap Feed Block Assembly There is a cord/tassel throughOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent original French WWI Model 1877 2 liter canteen, or bidon, fitted with a brown wool cover of the type associated with French colonial troops. It remains complete with its original leather carrying strap, surviving large cork stopper, leather securing straps, and a worn identification label on the underside. The smaller stopper is now missing, but the principal components remain remarkably well