Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Named 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier U.S. Holsters and even comes marked with

and even comes marked with manufacturers name and 1950/60s dates

The barrel and receiver bear serial number 3715 on the left hand side

There is overall light weathering and rust speckling on the metal components of the hilt

This Halberd (aka Partizan or Spontoon or any other name it was referred to as) dates from the period of 1760-1790 and bears the gold filled line engraving of 'The Crowned Horse of Hanover' on each side of the blade

Original U.S. WWII Rare M1942 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen in Named 3rd Pattern USMC Carrier U.S. Holsters and even comes marked withOriginal 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 Black Porcelain Enamel Canteen. Unfortunately, this