Description: These were only made in 1942 due to the government trying to conserve the aluminum for the war effort. They were made of a low-grade steel and porcelain covered but were not produced for long before the military went back to the other metals. The U.S. Army acquired about five million M-1942 enameled steel canteens from six manufacturers. Most of the supply is believed to have gone to the Marine Corps and Navy. Among the contractors who produced these are: Vollrath Corp. (VOLLRATH), U.S. Stoneware Co. (U.S.S.Co.), Bellaire Enameling Co. (B.E.Co.), Republic Stamping and Enameling Co. (REP or R.E.P.Co.), Fletcher Enameling Co. (F.E. Co.), Strong Manufacturing Co. (S.M. Co.), Geuder, Paeschke & Fray (apparently unmarked), As the manufacturer could not stamp their name into the bottom of the canteens as they did the aluminum ones they instead were inked on the bottom of the canteen in white. There were both vertical and horizontal welded seams used in the design. Most are horizontal.Please review the pictures to evaluate the condition, if you have questions, please contact me before purchasing. Item shipped USPS ground advantage, shipping to contiguous USA only, no international shipping. Thank you for looking.
Price: 75.95 USD
Location: Dublin, Georgia
End Time: 2024-12-02T23:40:05.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Region of Origin: United States
