Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 4th Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Cup Receiver Top Cover The telescope comes complete with

The telescope comes complete with a forward extending sun shade (very stiff)

This example is in lovely shape

and period leather goods

The serial number indicates production in approximately August 1889

shows a cricket and a damselfly nymph

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 4th Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Cup Receiver Top Cover The telescope comes complete withOriginal 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