Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by ANOS with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 U.S. Military Maps but is overall solid

but is overall solid

It does not show any evidence of having been installed in a helmet or worn

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The original blued finish is a bit faded

WWII Garand short bayonet with scabbard

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by ANOS with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 U.S. Military Maps but is overall solidOriginal 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