{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-m1942-experimental-blue-porcelain-enamel-canteen-cup-dated-1942","title":"Original U.S. WWII M1942 Experimental BLUE Porcelain Enamel Canteen Cup - Dated 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was this, the M1942 Porcelain Enamel Canteen. Unfortunately, this \"experiment\" was not successful at all, and there were numerous complaints from the field, as the chipped enamel inside from a dent would result in water contamination, and overall the canteens were just not very resilient. They were quickly removed from service, and replaced by the standard aluminum canteens that everyone is familiar with today. They are very scarce on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cup is in fair condition but has some heavy oxidation on the rim as shown, and some small chips in the porcelain enamel. The folding handle is also oxidized but it is faintly marked with \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. \/ L.F.\u0026amp;C. \/ 1942.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall this is a great canteen cup with rare blue enamel, ready to add to your collection and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42070591111237,"sku":"ONSV24LBM98","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24LBM98__06.jpg?v=1728620788","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-m1942-experimental-blue-porcelain-enamel-canteen-cup-dated-1942","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}