Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Named 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier U.S. Holsters The barrel and receiver bear

The barrel and receiver bear serial number 3715 on the left hand side

There is overall light weathering and rust speckling on the metal components of the hilt

and is marked 64 / 56

and had numerous craftsmen and stores working during the WWII Period

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Named 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier U.S. Holsters The barrel and receiver bearOriginal 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