Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Canteen Cup Russian Antique Guns when Kodak introduced the Brownie

when Kodak introduced the Brownie camera and home snapshot photography became a mass phenomenon

As time passed George’s collection became quite extensive

which is marked KETLAND / & CO

located near Hamden

We are sure that the cap could be identified eventually

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier with M1910 Canteen Cup Russian Antique Guns when Kodak introduced the BrownieOriginal 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