Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by ANOS with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 U.S. Military Maps The original blued finish is

The original blued finish is a bit faded

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

The fuse is marked as being a PD MK V

but is overall solid

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Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by ANOS with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 U.S. Military Maps The original blued finish isOriginal 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