Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Cover & Cup - Dated 1941 & 1943 Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets Deployed to Egypt in June

Deployed to Egypt in June 1942 over South Atlantic Transport Route transiting from Morrison Field

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

Of simple construction consisting of a "Gladius" Roman style blade 17" long and 1 3/4" wide mounted with an all brass checkered hilt with integral cross guard

This shell appears to have been picked up off the battlefield and had the liner either removed or completely deteriorated

and is made from white porcelain

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by P.I. with Cover & Cup - Dated 1941 & 1943 Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets Deployed to Egypt in JuneOriginal 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