Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup in Carrier Japanese Field Gear and Frances Charles

and Frances Charles

often referred to as RAT-TAIL pistols

and exploded in a stores hold

We unfortunately were not able to find much information regarding plume and cockade colors on these helmets

Behind the skull are crossed bones

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen and Cup in Carrier Japanese Field Gear and Frances CharlesOriginal 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