Description
when the Kingdom of Yugoslavia was swiftly conquered by Axis forces and partitioned between Germany
We are sure that the cap could be identified eventually
it was capable of carrying heavy loads
As time passed Georges collection became quite extensive
which is marked KETLAND / & CO
Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Canteen Cup Russian Antique Guns when the Kingdom of YugoslaviaOriginal 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