Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen Dated 1943 with USMC Cover & Cup U.S. Marines USMC with the expected dents and

with the expected dents and light wear and rust due to being 70+ years old

with the expected fading and wear from being in service

It is totally inert and hollow

Designed primarily as an anti-aircraft weapon

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethylcellulose Plastic Canteen Dated 1943 with USMC Cover & Cup U.S. Marines USMC with the expected dents andOriginal 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 U. S. M. C. 2nd Pattern cover named twice on the bottom! The canteen itself is marked U. S. 1943