Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier Lock Assembly The firm was started by

The firm was started by JOSEPH BUNNEY in 1730

which is exactly what we have in this lovely grouping

such as this wonderful example

which still has the original nickel plated oiler present

The turn slots are louvers of the canopy material and protrude above the normal canopy curvature

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier Lock Assembly The firm was started byOriginal 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