Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Cover & Cup - Dated 1941 & 1943 Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets While the distance of the

While the distance of the rear auxiliary sight from the barrel centerline is fixed

On the body there is an engraved oval Silver plaque

For the Heintz Manufacturing Co

a few were made of steel because of the improved wear characteristics

It was awarded in Bronze

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Cover & Cup - Dated 1941 & 1943 Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets While the distance of theOriginal 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