Original World War Two Era American US Canteen, Very Rare "Ethocel" Plastic Photographs An original item

An original item

1938 date stamp on the bales and maker stamped J

Pop studs present in the correct places beneath the collar

but I will provide a length of replacement Officer piping

likely just post war

Original World War Two Era American US Canteen, Very Rare "Ethocel" Plastic Photographs An original itemAn original American Army canteen. This is the very rare plastic style, known as Ethocel. This type of construction was introduced in 1942 due to the shortage of aluminium, when other materials were tested for canteens. There were enamelled canteens, they were made from low grade steel, with the enamel added to aid longevity. However, it was found to be unsatisfactory as if dropped, the enamel flaked away and sometimes, into the drinking water. The