Original U.S. Indian Wars and Spanish American War M1878 Canteen with Shoulder Strap Display Guns & Parts Sets probably because the Germans left

probably because the Germans left it all too late and the horrendous casualties that might have been created were left to be dealt with by AH's "People's Army” of old men and young boys

it was renowned for its role in Operation Overlord (the D-Day landings and airborne jumps starting 6 June 1944

The rifle is 1350mm long

who was stationed the Fliegerschule Hildescheim (Flyers School Hildescheim) before and in the early part of World War Two

Original U.S. Indian Wars and Spanish American War M1878 Canteen with Shoulder Strap Display Guns & Parts Sets probably because the Germans leftOriginal Item: Only One Available. US M1878 Canteen with a tan canvas cover with a very clear U. S. stencil on the front, in very good condition. The canteen is complete with its original cork stopper secured to one of the triangular loops found on each side of the body by a chain. It also has the proper pattern canteen canvas strap, of the earliest non adustable style. No denting to the body, though there is the expected water stains around the