Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup in Carrier British Swagger Stick Grip panels may also have

Grip panels may also have been replaced during long service

Four soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor during their service with the 24th Infantry Division during World War II

By December of 1936

Fire and the Air War

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup in Carrier British Swagger Stick Grip panels may also haveOriginal 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