{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-rare-m1942-black-porcelain-enamel-canteen-in-4th-pattern-usmc-carrier-with-m1910-cup-1","title":"Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 4th Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Cup","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 Black 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, especially with the original carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is in fair condition overall. The canteen appears to have been repainted black over the original porcelain finish, with chips in the original finish visible under the paint. It still has the original stopper cap, retained by the correct galvanized steel chain. The bottom is unmarked due to the repainting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVollrath Mfg. Co. of Sheboygan, Wisconsin was one of the Six companies contracted to manufacture the enameled canteens. As they were an enameled cookware company this was right up their alley. After these were discontinued they still made all kinds of cookware and other items for the War Effort, as well as \"standard\" canteens. During the war Vollrath made around 12 million canteens total, and won awards for the wartime production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canteen is held in their correct WWII Issue USMC \"dog eared\" carrier, which is in very good condition. This is the 4th version of the carrier, which is identical to the 3rd version, except that there is a sewn in \"drain hole\" in the bottom of the carrier. Also included is an M1910 cup which is very tight in the carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall this is a great complete rare canteen set, ready to add to your collection and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45205454291013,"sku":"ONJR26MAA042","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/88372C4D-56CC-4C2C-80B8-40B17782187B.jpg?v=1782331419","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-rare-m1942-black-porcelain-enamel-canteen-in-4th-pattern-usmc-carrier-with-m1910-cup-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}