Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup in Carrier Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets Bombardier

Bombardier

The exterior features a single breasted 5 button front with two slash chest pockets

horseman's pot and harquebusier's pot

The original leather finger loop inside the basket has unfortunately broken off

The serial number 92679 appears on the barrel

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup in Carrier Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets BombardierOriginal 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