Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup in “Funnel” Carrier - dated 1942 MP 44 especially a factory guard used

especially a factory guard used one

Serial number found under walnut grips is 10285 making this an early 1862 production

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The crosshead area is parkerized

Shoulder to Sleeve: 20”

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup in “Funnel” Carrier - dated 1942 MP 44 especially a factory guard usedOriginal 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