World War II German Canteen 1942 Authentic Wool Liner Leather Fittings Historic - $125 - (Petaluma, CA)

Offered for sale is an authentic World War II German Canteen (circa 1942), which features it's original wool liner still intact, and is a true collector's item and historical artifact (bio info below). The item measures 10" x 6", is in "FINE" condition (see details above), and is suitable for display in a permanent collection. The asking price is $124.99 + FREE shipping/handling (U.S. Domestic), and is the best priced example on eBay. Thanks for visiting my auction listing, and feel free to contact me with further questions or comments. United States home front during World War IIHome FrontService on the Home Front by Louis Hirshman and William Tasker.Date1941–45LocationUnited States[show]vteAmerican TheaterThe home front of the United States in World War II supported the war effort in many ways, including a wide range of volunteer efforts and submitting to government-managed rationing and price controls. Everyone[citation needed] agreed that the sacrifices were for the national good "for the duration."The labor market changed radically. Peacetime conflicts with respect to race and labor took on a special dimension because of the pressure for national unity. The Hollywood film industry was important for propaganda. Every aspect of life from politics to personal savings changed when put on a wartime footing. This was achieved by tens of millions of workers moving from low to high productivity jobs in industrial centers. Millions of students, retirees, housewives, and unemployed moved into the active labor force. Hours worked increased as leisure activities declined sharply.Gasoline, meat, and clothing were tightly rationed. Most families were allocated 3 US gallons (11 l; 2.5 imp gal) of gasoline a week, which sharply curtailed driving for any purpose. Production of most durable goods, like cars, new housing, vacuum cleaners, and kitchen appliances, was banned until the war ended.[1] In industrial areas housing was in short supply as people doubled up and lived …

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