Description
to the surrender of their weapons
It also is missing the breech block axis pin
as they did not have any communications equipment
"but it was the only thing available to us
caused by light surface oxidation and subsequent cleaning
Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by ANOS with Infantry Carrier - dated 1942 & 43 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia to the surrender of theirOriginal 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