Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 4th Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Cup Historical Military Books This particular version is constructed

This particular version is constructed with an inner fiber-reinforced liner band wrapped with fabric

the 504th RCT finally took up positions along the West Bank of the Rhine River

though there is a replaced chunk on the left side by the barrel

just the usual color change from age

Barrel Length: 44 1/4 inches

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 4th Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Cup Historical Military Books This particular version is constructedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Early in World War II, aluminum was urgently needed for aircraft. Therefore, in 1942 stainless steel canteens were substituted for aluminum and alternative materials were investigated, such as plastic for canteens. Another idea for conserving the most valuable metals was to use a lower quality metal with a porcelain enameled coating. The result was this, the M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen. Unfortunately, this