Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen With Matching Cup in 1st Pattern USMC Cover - Dated 1942 Percusion Muskets The following is taken from

The following is taken from The Union army: a history of military affairs in the loyal states

Carried by a German Army Officer over 100 years ago during the First World War

It has been in use continuously in various versions since the 1960's

coolie hat (in the UK)

The band is an original (as purchased/issued) aluminum example by Berkely

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen With Matching Cup in 1st Pattern USMC Cover - Dated 1942 Percusion Muskets The following is taken fromOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a lightly used USMC 1st Pattern Canteen Cover with durasnaps. Housed inside of this really nice example is an equally attractive and rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen With Matching Cup, both in service used condition. The canteen & cup are dated 1942. Early in World War II, aluminum was urgently needed for aircraft. Therefore, in 1942 stainless steel canteens were substituted