Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen (2 Liter) - Bidon Category_Snider Rifle Accessories The case was designed to

The case was designed to suspend the watch to protect it from the vibration and turbulence of an aircraft as well as a protective glass viewing panel to the user could look down onto it without removal

date from the 20th century

but unlike the highly adaptable Maxim-derived machine guns

• Heavy WWI era khaki Great Coat with correct officer sleeve braid

Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen (2 Liter) - Bidon Category_Snider Rifle Accessories The case was designed toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptional example of a canvas covered Model 1877 French 2 liter canteen, complete with original cork and carry straps. The Bidon 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 with string. Often two bidons were worn; in the assault,