Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup - Dated 1942 U.S. Uniforms with some oxidation and powder

with some oxidation and powder fouling

made up of an original stripper clip for the Legendary German Mauser Karabiner 98 Kurz (k98k)

where the firm traded until 1975

to aid United Nations forces in Korea

as well as loading and cleaning rods for each underneath

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup - Dated 1942 U.S. Uniforms with some oxidation and powderOriginal 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