Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co. - Dated 1943 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly unissued condition dated 1967

unissued condition dated 1967

with a rare 2nd Pattern St

though it definitely is worn and degraded from use and age

the Labor Production Division of the War Production Board

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co. - Dated 1943 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly unissued condition dated 1967Original 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. The canteen is marked on the bottom with U. S. 1943 and a small maker logo that reads MACK MOLDING CO. These canteens are very