Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 4th Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Cup Historical Military Books The plane and crew reached

The plane and crew reached the target area of Bremen

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

The interior is “bare” cardboard and it still retains the top tray

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

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 The plane and crew reachedOriginal 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