Original US WWII Black Enameled Canteen Dated 1942 With Cup And Cover

Original US WWII Black Enameled Canteen Dated 1942 With Cup And Cover-Early in WWII, aluminum was urgently needed for aircraft. Therefore, in 1942 stainless steel canteens were replaced with stainless steel, plastic, and a lower grade metal with a porcelain coating. The result was the M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen. These types of canteens were not successful. The enamel coating inside the canteen would chip easily and contaminate the water. They were soon removed from service and replaced with standard aluminum.This authentic WWII-erablack enameled porcelain canteenremains in good condition, though it shows signs of age with some chipping on the exterior. Thecork gasket is missingfrom the cap. The bottom of the canteen is clearly marked'U.S. S.M. CO. 1942', while the accompanying cup is marked'U.S. S.M. CO. 1945'. Some areas exhibit minor rust and corrosion.The includedcanteen cover appears to be an early-war variant, lacking the standard seven rows of stitching found on later wartime covers. It features agreen canvas belt hook attachmentand is stamped'U.S.'on the front. No manufacturer markings are present.A solid example of an early WWII-issue canteen set, perfect for collectors and historians.