Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 Russian Air Force The vesicant paint usually came

The vesicant paint usually came in different shades of mustard or green and was formulated to turn pink or brown when exposed to poison gas

The corrosion has unfortunately obliterated most of the markings

The cylinder and chambers are crisp and and all nipples are intact

and bears all Turkish markings to the ricasso of the blade

with a snap at the top

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 Russian Air Force The vesicant paint usually cameOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent rare example of an experimental Ethylcellulose (Ethocel) Canteen, complete with an original WWII dated infantry carrier. The canteen itself is marked on the bottom with U. S. 1943 and a small maker logo that reads P. I. The included carrier is fully functional, and faintly marked with an illegible maker and barely legible 1942 date. These canteens are very rare, and this is only the fourth