Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen by J.J. Carnaud of Paris with Shoulder Strap and Tin Cup Antique Winchesters while the barrel shows a

while the barrel shows a bit more wear to the finish

the development of trench warfare

so it was probably the one that faced forward

The stitching has been partly redone

Inside of shell named with original paint

Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen by J.J. Carnaud of Paris with Shoulder Strap and Tin Cup Antique Winchesters while the barrel shows aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a Model 1877 French 2 liter canteen, complete with its leather carrying strap and tin cup. This example does not have a cover, and has a great makers stamp on the side for J. J. Carnaud of Paris. The Bidon (Can) 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