Original U.S. WWII Set of Two Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteens - Both Dated 1942 German Flare Guns This example is remarkably old

This example is remarkably old

It has a total traverse range of 425mils with the T&E mechanism (traversing and elevating mechanism) and 6

but expect the button snaps not to function properly as they have slightly corroded while being stored the past few decades

The grip plates are hard checkered leather over wood

Original paper name tag is still in place and reads BOBAL

Original U.S. WWII Set of Two Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteens - Both Dated 1942 German Flare Guns This example is remarkably oldOriginal 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