Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by American Insulator Co. British Flags one of the first American

one of the first American combat units deployed to the European Theater

lettering along the body of the plane that reads 9K+AP and swass on the tail

Carbine Expert Medal and two overseas service bars on the left sleeve indicating 1+ years of overseas service

it was still acceptable in the field

Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by American Insulator Co. British Flags one of the first AmericanOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent rare example of an experimental Ethocelulose Canteen which is dated 1942 and marked by the manufacturer on the bottom under U. S.. This is the maker mark for American Insulator Co, one of the rare makers. The maker marking is partially overstamped with I C, but the shape of the marking and location of the mold number are completely correct for an AICO canteen. In an effort to manufacture a non