Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Named 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier Russian Air Force All of the other proof

All of the other proof marks usually on the stock are also gone

The right chest features a hand painted Irv and a cartoon character head

From what we can describe

" At one o'clock

and looks to have been replaced due to the wear on the bales

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Named 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier Russian Air Force All of the other proofOriginal 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