Original U.S. WWII M1942 BLUE Porcelain Enamel Canteen With Cup and Carrier French Flags There are even traces of

There are even traces of the original green and white paint that would have been on the coat of arms

Was the cap from a sailor on the U-652

while the bottom has torn away

most likely manufactured by Riddell

“ written below his name

Original U.S. WWII M1942 BLUE Porcelain Enamel Canteen With Cup and Carrier French Flags There are even traces ofOriginal 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