Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Cover & Cup - Dated 1941 & 1943 Russian Maxim 1910 some time ago

some time ago

and both wooden grips are marked in pencil with 588

of the Wehrmacht

Led by a non-commissioned officer

but as with all leather of this era

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Cover & Cup - Dated 1941 & 1943 Russian Maxim 1910 some time agoOriginal 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