Original U.S. WWII Set of Two Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteens - Both Dated 1942 Availability_Both so instead of having an

so instead of having an example that sat in storage during the war this example is not only in wonderful condition but you know it actually saw service

The rope halyard is still present

where it was no doubt used for training and parade purposes

a US officer with the Office of Strategic Services (and later a director of the Central Intelligence Agency)

It is also marked HARVEY

Original U.S. WWII Set of Two Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteens - Both Dated 1942 Availability_Both so instead of having anOriginal 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