Original U.S. WWII M1942 Experimental BLUE Porcelain Enamel Canteen Cup - Dated 1942 German SS This style of tang is

This style of tang is typical of the traditionally made blades being made in large quantities in the pre-WWII Period

As this rifle was made in 1895

- One Large German WWII National Eagle Metal Breast Insignia with pinback

There is almost no wear around the rim

The bayonet is marked LN 58 which we are informed could represent some Colonial American Regiment

Original U.S. WWII M1942 Experimental BLUE Porcelain Enamel Canteen Cup - Dated 1942 German SS This style of tang isOriginal 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 Porcelain Enamel Canteen. Unfortunately, this