Original U.S. WWII M1942 Experimental Blue Porcelain Enamel Canteen Cup by Landers, Frary & Clark - Dated 1942 Category_Accessories The French defeat during the

The French defeat during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871 was still very fresh

Saint Vallier

The leather liner is clearly with BMB and dated 1945

The most amazing aspect of this lighter is that a genuine turn of the century Japanese Gold Plated Dragon Samurai menuki is attached

but it does show significant use and wear

Original U.S. WWII M1942 Experimental Blue Porcelain Enamel Canteen Cup by Landers, Frary & Clark - Dated 1942 Category_Accessories The French defeat during theOriginal 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