Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co with British Made Infantry Carrier - dated 1943 & 44 Antique Smith & Wessons with paint lifting and oxidation

with paint lifting and oxidation of the alloy frames under the paint

which has a lot of curl around the pistol grip area

" and the shoulder insignia is a brown acorn on a greeen circle

36 Caliber Revolver with a Holster

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co with British Made Infantry Carrier - dated 1943 & 44 Antique Smith & Wessons with paint lifting and oxidationOriginal 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