Original U.S. WWII Set of Two Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteens - Both Dated 1942 German Flare Guns and fought a rear-guard action

and fought a rear-guard action until the 7th Hussars came up and counter-attacked the enemy

Original paper name tag is still in place and reads BOBAL

but definitely shows significant use and sharpening

solve deep internal disputes caused by Hungarian demands

Original U.S. WWII Set of Two Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteens - Both Dated 1942 German Flare Guns and fought a rear-guard actionOriginal 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 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen. Unfortunately, this