Original World War Two Era American US Canteen, Very Rare "Ethocel" Plastic Post World War Two A pair of U

A pair of U

Still in it's original packaging and priced at $0

Josef "Pips" Priller

Carl died 31 January 2000

Original World War Two Era American US Canteen, Very Rare "Ethocel" Plastic Post World War Two A pair of UAn 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