Original U.S. WWII Rare 1942 Dated M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen With Matching Cup in 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier British Awards Medals Badges Insignia so this is definitely a

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The leather is remarkably very pliable for a piece of historic leather but most areas have hardened

The design is a bit hollowed out

The top of the box has mostly legible data plate that reads in part:

Original U.S. WWII Rare 1942 Dated M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen With Matching Cup in 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier British Awards Medals Badges Insignia so this is definitely aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptional example of a lightly used USMC "Rabbit Ears" 3rd Model Canteen Cover. Housed inside of this really nice example is an equally attractive and rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen With Matching Cup, both in excellent condition. The cover, canteen and cup are all dated 1942. From 1943 onward, the most noticeable feature added to USMC canteen covers was the "dog ear" crossed flaps. This type