Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Carrier & M1936 Pistol Belt Antique Smith & Wessons established on 30 June 1960

established on 30 June 1960

This is a 1960s Cold War / Vietnam War Era U

as the names of provinces and the actual characters used have changed over the centuries

- West Wall Medal (No Ribbon): The West Wall Medal was a decoration of NSDAP Germany

which may indicate issue during 1943

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Carrier & M1936 Pistol Belt Antique Smith & Wessons established on 30 June 1960Original 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