Original World War Two Era American Canteen, Black Enamel American jacket measured by hand as

jacket measured by hand as follows

The wrist cuffs are usually sewn in between the jacket and liner

clutch back

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Original World War Two Era American Canteen, Black Enamel American jacket measured by hand asAn original American Army canteen. This is the black enamel variant. This type of construction was introduced in 1942 due to the shortage of aluminium, when other materials were tested for canteens. The enamelled canteens were made from low grade steel, with the enamel added to aid longevity. However, it was found to be unsatisfactory as if dropped, the enamel flaked away and sometimes, into the drinking water. The low grade steel was then very prone