Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier Caps & Hats though they are a bit

though they are a bit faint:-

THIS SET COMES COMPLETE WITH THE RARE BAYONET LUG attachment on the barrel for affixing a Portuguese Mauser Bayonet

which indicates production in approximately August 1891

The soles of both shoes show very little use

The exterior is very good

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier Caps & Hats though they are a bitOriginal 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