Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen Dated 1943 with USMC Cover & Cup British Swagger Stick There are scuffs on the

There are scuffs on the leather

This is a great uniform grouping to a 1st Lieutenant of Infantry in the 2nd Army

was elected moderator of the meeting and

The war led to the United States emerging predominant in the Caribbean region

Army Good Conduct and EAME (4 Stars)

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen Dated 1943 with USMC Cover & Cup British Swagger Stick There are scuffs on theOriginal 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 U. S. M. C. 2nd Pattern cover named twice on the bottom! The canteen itself is marked U. S. 1943