Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup - Dated 1942 U.S. Antique Guns with Officer's or regiment identification

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This is most impressive and comes with its own inscribed display stand

“Minnie’s Ski Troops

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup - Dated 1942 U.S. Antique Guns with Officer's or regiment identificationOriginal 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