Original U.S. WWII 1943 dated Experimental Ethocellulose Plastic Canteen by AICO German Helmets & Hats my CO - Colonel Warren

my CO - Colonel Warren

Genuine 1939 dated wood ammunition crate with lead insert and original airtight lead lid (now opened) offered in nearly perfect condition

These were made in

the needle tip was flush with air-chamber

joined the 20th Pursuit Group on 1 April 1931

Original U.S. WWII 1943 dated Experimental Ethocellulose Plastic Canteen by AICO German Helmets & Hats my CO - Colonel WarrenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent rare example of an experimental Ethocelulose Canteen which is dated 1943 and marked AICO by the manufacturer on the bottom under U. S.. In an effort to manufacture a non metallic a canteen during World War Two, the US government attempted to manufacture a plastic canteen using Dow Chemical's Ethyl Cellulose Plastic product, called Ethocel. The canteen was manufactured by several government