Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co. - Dated 1943 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia and this mark was used

and this mark was used on many of their trench knives

It also was shortened by 9 inches

serial number 35590355

Normally this would be displayed with a WWI era 1914 Cross

the Table of Equipment requirements were once again revamped and augmented

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co. - Dated 1943 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia and this mark was usedOriginal 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. The canteen is marked on the bottom with U. S. 1943 and a small maker logo that reads MACK MOLDING CO. These canteens are very