French Army: poilu's equipment: tin-plated spoon and fork, tin-plated tin bowl model 1852, name engraved on lid (illegible) and stamped 11 D (11th Dragons), tin-plated iron quarter model 1865, handled bowl with lid model 1852 (oxidized), troop leather belt model 1903 (wear), belt buckle model 1903, modified leather holster for revolver 1892 (the shoulder belt loops have been removed and a triangle added for suspension from the shoulder strap), colonial troops belt model 1873, leather replaced, wear, oxidation, traces of use of equipment, 8 pieces, France WWI

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