Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co. - Dated 1943 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia This is an outstanding set

This is an outstanding set consisting of a pitcher and two drinking cups glazed and designed for the 34th Infantry Division while they were stationed in Italy during World War II

Normally this would be displayed with a WWI era 1914 Cross

called the Eierhandgranate M1917 Neuer Art (Egg Hand grenade New Model)

and this mark was used on many of their trench knives

Original U.S. WWII Experimental Ethocel Plastic Canteen by Mack Molding Co. - Dated 1943 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia This is an outstanding setOriginal 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