Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by American Insulator Co. Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly it was part of the

it was part of the grouping that came from the family

clearly made under special order

and the scabbard lock are all marked with western numbers 1864

It was 1939

This has removed all of the breech markings

Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by American Insulator Co. Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly it was part of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent rare example of an experimental Ethocelulose Canteen which is dated 1942 and marked by the manufacturer on the bottom under U. S.. This is the maker mark for American Insulator Co, one of the rare makers. The maker marking is partially overstamped with I C, but the shape of the marking and location of the mold number are completely correct for an AICO canteen. In an effort to manufacture a non