Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Named 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier ERA Wurlitzer enjoyed initial success

Wurlitzer enjoyed initial success

The maker Andrew Brown (1838-1907) was the son of gunsmith John Brown (1806-1895)

Our example is very old and originates from a Museum Collection in Europe

Cartridge Type: Minie ball and Tape primer

died before he was able to finish the second volume

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Named 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier ERA Wurlitzer enjoyed initial successOriginal 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