Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup in Carrier Japanese Field Gear 5 signal pistol closely follows

5 signal pistol closely follows the design of the classic WWI Brass Webley & Scott MkIII* flare pistol

It is offered in excellent condition with little if any signs of use with the only very minor signs of age

Constructed of fine wool the color of tunic and jodhpurs vary

often referred to as RAT-TAIL pistols

The cap was also lined with red cotton

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup in Carrier Japanese Field Gear 5 signal pistol closely followsOriginal 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