Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Canteen Cup Russian Antique Guns which is marked KETLAND /

which is marked KETLAND / & CO

We are sure that the cap could be identified eventually

As time passed George’s collection became quite extensive

with heavy wear in the indents indicating that this was done during the period

it was capable of carrying heavy loads

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Canteen Cup Russian Antique Guns which is marked KETLAND /Original 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