Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Carrier & M1936 Pistol Belt Antique Smith & Wessons It is nickel plated

It is nickel plated

truly one-of-a-kind

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

and brought back home by a USGI

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

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Carrier & M1936 Pistol Belt Antique Smith & Wessons It is nickel platedOriginal 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