Original U.S. WWII US Marine Corps 3rd Type Canteen Cover With Rare 1943 dated Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding, With Canteen Cup Flags & Signs The original black leather chin

The original black leather chin strap is present

The curved 36" blade's ricasso is marked on the on one side with the retailer information

The muzzle of the barrel

It marched 186 miles

There is a bit of oxidation overall

Original U.S. WWII US Marine Corps 3rd Type Canteen Cover With Rare 1943 dated Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding, With Canteen Cup Flags & Signs The original black leather chinOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of an unissued USMC Rabbit Ears 3rd Model Canteen Cover. While the cover does have some storage wear present, we believe this canteen was never used in the field making it an excellent pristine example! Included with this cover is a very rare experimental Ethocel Plastic canteen by Mack Molding. In an effort to manufacture a non metallic a canteen during World War Two, the US government