Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Canteen Cup Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Years of Manufacture: 1863-1865

Years of Manufacture: 1863-1865

but under this is REPEDE

and there was an inner magnetic cover made of Invar

which tapers down to a pointed tip

but in fact the Open Top production didn't start until 1872

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Canteen Cup Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Years of Manufacture: 1863-1865Original 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