Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen With Matching Cup in 1st Pattern USMC Cover - Dated 1942 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly the variant flash was adopted

the variant flash was adopted by the entire Group

as well as a cap and some rope

The 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment in Korea

which does not match the number on the bolt

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen With Matching Cup in 1st Pattern USMC Cover - Dated 1942 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly the variant flash was adoptedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a lightly used USMC 1st Pattern Canteen Cover with durasnaps. Housed inside of this really nice example is an equally attractive and rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen With Matching Cup, both in service used condition. The canteen & cup are dated 1942. Early in World War II, aluminum was urgently needed for aircraft. Therefore, in 1942 stainless steel canteens were substituted