Original French WWI Model 1877 Early Small Size Canteen in Horizon Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon Browning LMG on Utah Beach on D-Day

on Utah Beach on D-Day June 6th

which saw further service by being converted to percussion

which has oxidized to a lovely dark patina on the badge

Of note in this grouping is the British Pattern 1917 Gas Mask and Bag

Original French WWI Model 1877 Early Small Size Canteen in Horizon Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon Browning LMG on Utah Beach on D-DayOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a heavily worn example of an early WWI small size horizon blue canvas covered Model 1877 French 1 liter canteen, complete with the original cover (which is heavily tattered and worn) and full length leather shoulder strap. Amazingly, the cork stopper and wood plug are both present but the plug is broken off and stuck in the hole. Overall condition of the canteen and cover is good. The leather carry strap is