Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co with British Made Infantry Carrier - dated 1943 & 44 Availability_International which still locks but does

which still locks but does not hold securely

In January 1966

A really nice German WWII award set

and also replaced the delicate adjustable Lyman sight to a simple L sight

The larger

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co with British Made Infantry Carrier - dated 1943 & 44 Availability_International which still locks but doesOriginal 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. This is an excellent rare example of an experimental Ethylcellulose Canteen, complete with an original WWII dated infantry carrier. The canteen itself is marked on the bottom with U. S. 1943 and a small