Original U.S. WWII M1942 BLUE Porcelain Enamel Canteen With Cup and Carrier French Flags once in each year

once in each year

most likely manufactured by Riddell

“Bud” Stowers

while the bottom has torn away

Designed during WW2 to be manufactured by the Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co

Original U.S. WWII M1942 BLUE Porcelain Enamel Canteen With Cup and Carrier French Flags once in each yearOriginal 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 Porcelain Enamel Canteen. Unfortunately, this