Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co with British Made Infantry Carrier - dated 1943 & 44 Antique Smith & Wessons under the command of Brig

under the command of Brig

Where the hamon can still be seen by holding the blade in the light

Germany manufactured it in size 68

During the Battle of Iwo Jima

which has a lot of curl around the pistol grip area

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co with British Made Infantry Carrier - dated 1943 & 44 Antique Smith & Wessons under the command of BrigOriginal 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