Basic Equipment


  1. les Cartouchières (Cartridge Pouches) - Model 1888/14, 1905/14 or 1905/16. Natural ("fawn") color, leather. The model 1888/14 puches have two separate vertical belt loops. The model 1905/14 and 16 have a one-piece triangular belt loop.
  2. le Ceinturon (Belt) - Model 1903/14. Natural ("fawn") color, leather. Double- or single-prong buckle.
  3. Porte-Épée (Bayonet-Carrier) Model 1886/14. Natural ("fawn") color, leather.
  4. les Bretelles de Suspension (Suspension Suspenders) - Model 1892/14. Natural ("fawn") color, leather.
  5. le Bidon (Canteen) - Model 1877. 2-liter with Horizon-Blue wool cover. Soldiers often carried two bidons into an assault with usually one for wine and the other for either coffee or water.
  6. la Musette (Haversack) - Model 1892. Lenin/Cotton; Issued in various materials, sizes and shades of natural and cachou. Carried bread and daily rations, personal effects, toiletries, and (when on the assault) grenades. Each soldier carried at least two.
  7. la Gamelle (Mess-kit) - Model 1852. Tinned metal with lid secured by a thin chain; originally issued with a small plate. Rations were often transported inside the mess-kit.
  8. le Quart (Cup) - Model 1852. Tinned metal.
  9. la Cuillère (Spoon) - Polished iron.

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