Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 4th Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Cup Spanish Ordnance There is oxidation and pitting

There is oxidation and pitting towards the tip of the blade

under the crotch and snaps into the interior sides of the smock

also known as the Schützenmine 42

and even a lovely lighter

The plate is retained almost fully

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 4th Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Cup Spanish Ordnance There is oxidation and pittingOriginal 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