Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen With Factory Made Cover in Horizon Blue with “Leftover” Material and Shoulder Strap With Tinned Cup - Bidon Water Jacket Assembly Fledlaz stands for Feld Lazarett

Fledlaz stands for Feld Lazarett (Field Hospital 542) which was located on the Eastern front

with faux seppa as part of the casting

which possibly was the mis-marked original cylinder that went with the grip

Plenty of the old pits remain however these verify this long arm's considerable age

The solder that held the fitting on can still be seen

Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen With Factory Made Cover in Horizon Blue with “Leftover” Material and Shoulder Strap With Tinned Cup - Bidon Water Jacket Assembly Fledlaz stands for Feld LazarettOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a "horizon blue" canvas covered Model 1877 French 2 liter canteen, complete with the original cover and full length leather shoulder strap. Due to material shortages during WWI, every last piece of fabric had to be used, resulting in these "patchwork" type covers. Amazingly, the cork stopper is mostly present and the original cup. Overall condition of the canteen and cover is good. The